Power play 28: Tactic Toolbox King’s Gambit by Daniel King

Powerplay 28: Tactic Toolbox King’s Gambit by Daniel King

In the King’s Gambit, there is action in the centre right from the start, so tactics play a massive part in the game. Daniel King presents 50 puzzle positions in video format, all arising from the King’s Gambit. They feature typical tactics from the opening, so this is a great way of becoming familiar with the tricks and traps that you can set your opponent Many of the puzzles have been selected on the basis of the repertoire for White that Daniel King recommends in Power Play 27, so you can also use this DVD as a refresher course. Apart from anything else, these puzzles are simply good exercises in calculation. In some of the positions you’ll have to find just one move using the interactive software. In some of the games there will be a follow-up question too. There is also a database of games featuring 101 supplementary puzzles for you to solve.

+ 50 puzzle positions in interactive video format

+ Clear explanation of tactical themes

+ Refresher of King’s Gambit repertoire

+ 101 supplementary puzzles to solve

• Video running time: 3 hours 35 minutes (English)

• With interactive training including video feedback

• Extra: Database with more examples

1. Introduction
2. Introduction
3. Examples 01-10
4. Introduction
5. Example 1
6. Example 2
7. Example 3
8. Example 4
9. Example 5
10. Example 6
11. Example 7
12. Example 8
13. Example 9
14. Example 10
15. Examples 11-20
16. Description
17. Example 11
18. Example 12
19. Example 13
20. Example 14
21. Example 15
22. Example 16
23. Example 17
24. Example 18
25. Example 19
26. Example 20
27. Examples 21-30
28. Description
29. Example 21
30. Example 22
31. Example 23
32. Example 24
33. Example 25
34. Example 26
35. Example 27
36. Example 28
37. Example 29
38. Example 30
39. Examples 31-40
40. Description
41. Example 31
42. Example 32
43. Example 33
44. Example 34
45. Example 35
46. Example 36
47. Example 37
48. Example 38
49. Example 39
50. Example 40
51. Examples 41-50
52. Description
53. Example 41
54. Example 42
55. Example 43
56. Example 44
57. Example 45
58. Example 46
59. Example 47
60. Example 48
61. Example 49
62. Example 50
63. Bonus
64. Analysis
65. Further examples

Daniel King is a Grandmaster from England. He has been a professional chessplayer for over 25 years representing his country on numerous occasions. Acclaimed as a coach, broadcaster, and commentator of major tournaments, he is one of the few professional players able to break down and explain complex concepts. The Power Play DVD series covers openings, middlegames, endgames, strategy and tactics.

System requirements:

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