Join Jon Ludvig Hammer as he competes with strong Grandmasters including former World Champion Vishy Anand. Each game is influenced by Jon Ludvig's handling of bishops. Watch his masterful use of the bishop pair, fights between bishops and knights and opposite colored bishops. Enjoy and keep a close eye on Hammer's bishops!
"Level X: Advanced Tactics" contains tactical problems that will challenge a player rated Elo or USCF 1700 or higher if attempted without using any of the hints.
Join GM Simon Williams as he walks you through how to make a spectacular combination with a bishop sacrifice on h6 or h3. Besides this great attacking idea, you'll also learn how to play strong attacking games with an isolated queen's pawn in any opening and how to attack with a pawn on e5, particularly in French Defense structures.
"Introduction to Tactics" introduces the student to the tactical tools of chess (forks, pins, etc.).
"Intermediate Tactics" presents tactical exercises that are significantly more difficult than those seen up to this point.
"Step Up in Tactics" presents exercises, both checkmates and tactical, which are somewhat more difficult than the material covered so far.