Book Recap #28- Chess Tactics from Scratch by FM Martin Weteschnik- A Great Intermediate Level Tactics Guide

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🗓️ 30 July 2022

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Chess Books Recaptured is back for another review and discussion of a chess book. This month, I am joined by Steve Wollkind, to discuss the excellent book and Chessable course Chess Tactics from Scratch. The title might make you think it is for beginners, but it is actually an intermediate-level book which aims to break down the core elements of various tactics. The book was written by an accomplished adult chess learner, and Steve believes that this is evident in the clear explanations of basic tactics. The book is differentiated by an incredible selection of illustrative positions, making it a great choice for chess students and teachers alike. To learn more about the book please tune in. You can find timestamps of topics discussed and links below. To apply to be a guest-co host on Chess Books Recaptured please submit an email via this link: Interested in Guest co-hosting Chess Books ReCaptured? — The Perpetual Chess Podcast 0:00- Steve discusses his background and why he suggested the book/Chessable course, Chess Tactics from Scratch. 10:00- Chess Tactics from Scratch is available on Chessable, in book form, and on Forward Chess 13:30- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Aimchess.com. Aimchess’ algorithm reviews your games and gives you actionable advice on how to improve your game. Check it out for free, and if you choose to subscribe you can use the code Perpetual30 to save 30%. Or use this link for the same discount: https://aimchess.com/try?ref=benjohnson12 14:30- We discuss the history behind the 2 editions of the book,which was originally called Understanding Chess Tactics. 22:00- We share a few quotes in which the author breaks down tactical concepts like the pin and “The Reloader” 29:00- Perpetual Chess is brought to you in part by Chessable.com. Be sure to check out what is new, including NM Bryan Tillis’ Olimpiad course for Pro Members, as well as their other great new courses. 31:00- We share a few favorites quotes and explanations from the book. Mentioned: The Inner Game of Chess by GM Andy Soltis 42:00- Do we have any quibbles with this book? Mentioned: Thinking Inside the Box, GM Boris Gelfand’s Books, Chessable’s The Checkmate Patterns Manual 53:00- Thanks so much to Steve for suggesting a great book and helping out. I will be making a donation to The Gift of Chess on his behalf. Follow Steve on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/stevewollkind And on his chess accounts here: Steve’s Chess.com Steve’s Lichess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello, everyone. I am Ben Johnson, and this is the Perpetual Chess Podcast.
0:08.2	Perpetual Chess is a weekly interview show where top chess players, authors, content creators,
0:13.3	and accomplished amateurs discuss their careers and share stories and chess improvement tips.
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0:25.3	chescible.com. For more information about the show, you can go to perpetual chesspod.com,
0:30.5	but without further ado, let's get to the show.
0:36.0	Hello, everyone, and welcome back to perpetual chess.
0:38.4	Chess Books Recaptured.
0:39.7	Listeners, I hope you know by now.
0:41.2	This is a basically monthly chess book review slash discussion.
0:48.5	And this month we are going to be discussing a book called Chess Tactics from Scratch by Martin
0:53.6	Vettyshnick, who is a German FM, and joining
0:56.9	me to discuss this, which I would describe as an intermediate level tactics book. We'll be saying
1:01.4	lots more about it, obviously. But joining me to discuss this is Steve Wolkin, who is a chess
1:08.0	enthusiast from the Boston, Massachusetts area, strong member of the chess dojo,
1:12.6	working hard on his game, and volunteered to discuss this book, which he has said has really
1:17.1	revolutionized his chess. So I'm happy to welcome Steve to the show and to discuss the book. Welcome,
1:22.5	Steve. Thanks, Ben. I'm glad to be here. Steve, how did I do with your name? I forgot to run it by you before we started.
1:28.9	We spoke about how to pronounce the author's name, and I didn't give you an update on mine.
1:31.8	It's actually a long eye, so well kind most of the time.
1:33.9	But people frequently get it wrong, so I respond to both.
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