New: Master Class Tactics - Train your combination skills! Vol.1 and Vol. 2
In almost every chess game there comes a moment when you just can't go on without tactics. You must strike, because nothing is more annoying than missing a winning combination in the decisive situation, and thus giving away the advantage you have worked for the whole game. So it is vital to train tactics properly - and Master Class Tactics offers you the perfect tool for this! On this Fritztrainer, IM Oliver Reeh has compiled his favorites from the CBM column "Tune your Tactics" issues 186 to 208. So what are you waiting for? Grab this new DVD and sharpen your tactical skills. Photo: ChessBase
Master Class Tactics - Train your combination skills! with Oliver Reeh
Volume 1
In a total of 36 interactive video clips, he explains the aspects of the position in question and then invites you to enter the correct continuation. If you ever get completely lost, a little hint will help you on your way.
The quick feedback shows whether or not you found the solution. Following on, the next move is asked for, because with demanding combinations, the first step alone is not sufficient. Finally, Reeh lets you review everything again so that the patterns and motifs can be fully understood.
Whether it's mate attack, material gain, power play or killer moves - this Fritztrainer will help you develop tactical acumen and increase your calculation ability - so that you simply see more tactically during your own games! (Master Class Tactics Part 1 contains the complete video material of the column "Tune your Tactics " ChessBase Magazine issues 186 to 197.)
• Video running time: more than 6 hours (English)
• Bonus: Database with further exercises
Volume 2
In a total of 39 interactive video clips, he explains the aspects of the position in question and then invites you to enter the correct continuation. If you ever get completely lost, a little hint will help you on your way. The quick feedback shows whether or not you found the solution. Following on, the next move is asked for, because with demanding combinations, the first step alone is not sufficient.
Finally, Reeh lets you review everything again so that the patterns and motifs can be fully understood. Whether it's mate attack, material gain, power play or killer moves - this Fritztrainer will help you develop tactical acumen and increase your calculation ability - so that you simply see more tactically during your own games! (Master Class Tactics Part 2 contains the complete video material of the column "Tune your Tactics " ChessBase Magazine issues 198 to 208.)
• Video running time: more than 6 hours (English)
• Bonus: Database with further exercises
System Requirements
Minimum: Dual Core, 2 GB RAM, Windows 7, DirectX 11 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, Windows Media Player 9, ChessBase 14/Fritz 16 or included Reader and internet access for program activation.
Recommended: PC Intel i5 (Quadcore), 4 GB RAM, Windows 10, DirectX 11 graphics card with 512 MB RAM or more, 100% DirectX10-compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11 and internet access for program activation.
Mac OSX
Minimum: MacOS "Yosemite" 10.10
About the Author
Born 1964, has worked for ChessBase as a translator for many years. Together with André Schulz he hosts for an hour every week the programme ChessBase-TV. The experience gained in both branches can now be seen influencing his column on tactics. Reeh lives in Hamburg and, like Karsten Müller, is a reliable member of the Bundesliga team of the HSK.
