Acertijos de ajedrez - Martin Surman

This Chess Puzzles by Martin Surman is a chess puzzle book for players who want to train their thinking in a less predictable way than standard “find the best move” exercises. It brings together 600 puzzles designed to develop imagination, flexibility and the ability to read a position from different angles.

Written by Martin Surman, this collection moves away from the usual pattern. The tasks include piece swaps, changing piece colours and finding the worst move, so the book offers a fresh kind of training for players who want something more engaging than routine tactical drills.

What’s inside

The book is divided into four parts, and each section begins with a short introduction to the puzzle type and an explanation of the rules. That makes it easy to work through on your own, or to use with a child, a student or a club training group.

Solutions are provided for all tasks, so you can check your reasoning as you go and return to the harder examples later. The format is well suited to regular practice in tactics, concentration and board awareness.

Who it’s for

Chess Puzzles is aimed at both beginners and more experienced players. According to the publisher’s description, the material is best suited to players from V to I category. It is a good choice if you want a Polish-language chess book with a large number of exercises presented in a less typical format.

Edition details

• Author: Martin Surman
• Publisher: 64 pola
• Product type: chess puzzle book
• Page count: 136
• Puzzle count: 600
• Parts: 4
• Language: Polish
• Target level: players from V to I category