Newly formatted and updated!  Fourteen chapters illustrate the explanations and thinking behind every tactical concept.  Learn to use pins, single and double forks, double attacks, skewers, discovered and double checks, multiple threats and other crushing tactics to gain an immediate edge.  Each concept is fully explained in easy-to-understand language with diagrams, examples, and game situations so you understand the thinking and game plan behind every move.  Tons of diagrams and examples along with insightful comments on strategy and tactics applicable to every player make this a valuable guide for beginning and intermediate players.  Includes a beginner's guide to chess notation.  304 pages