The Times Chess Winning Moves: 540 Chess Puzzles from Tournament Play

Paperback

The perfect stocking filler for the chess fan in your family this Christmas.

540 chess puzzle positions to solve.

Think like a grandmaster with this ultimate test of chess skill, drawn from the pages of The Times. Byron Jacobs challenges you to find the critical move that turned the tide or sealed the win. Pit your wits against the likes of Kasparov, Carlsen and other elite players. Can you spot the breakthrough they found?

Whether you're sharpening your tactics or looking for a daily brain workout, this collection of puzzles will train your eye, stretch your mind, and deepen your understanding of the game.

· Aimed at chess players looking to improve their game strategy

· Positions drawn from tournament games between top players

· Commentary on each scenario

RRP: £7.99

Imprint

Times Books

ISBN

978-0-00-874888-3

Publication Date

28-08-2025

Format

Paperback

Pages

240 pages

Dimensions

129x198mm

Product Description

The perfect stocking filler for the chess fan in your family this Christmas.

540 chess puzzle positions to solve.

Think like a grandmaster with this ultimate test of chess skill, drawn from the pages of The Times. Byron Jacobs challenges you to find the critical move that turned the tide or sealed the win. Pit your wits against the likes of Kasparov, Carlsen and other elite players. Can you spot the breakthrough they found?

Whether you're sharpening your tactics or looking for a daily brain workout, this collection of puzzles will train your eye, stretch your mind, and deepen your understanding of the game.

· Aimed at chess players looking to improve their game strategy

· Positions drawn from tournament games between top players

· Commentary on each scenario

Author

Byron Jacobs, Foreword by David Howell, Written by The Times Mind Games

Times Mind Games publish a range of mind-boggling, high-quality puzzles including Times General Knowledge Crosswords, Cryptic Crosswords, Jumbo Crosswords, Quick Cryptic Crosswords, Codewords and Su Doku.

Imprint

Times Books

ISBN

978-0-00-874888-3

Publication Date

28-08-2025

Format

Paperback

Pages

240 pages

Dimensions

129x198mm

Product Description

The perfect stocking filler for the chess fan in your family this Christmas.

540 chess puzzle positions to solve.

Think like a grandmaster with this ultimate test of chess skill, drawn from the pages of The Times. Byron Jacobs challenges you to find the critical move that turned the tide or sealed the win. Pit your wits against the likes of Kasparov, Carlsen and other elite players. Can you spot the breakthrough they found?

Whether you're sharpening your tactics or looking for a daily brain workout, this collection of puzzles will train your eye, stretch your mind, and deepen your understanding of the game.

· Aimed at chess players looking to improve their game strategy

· Positions drawn from tournament games between top players

· Commentary on each scenario

Author

Byron Jacobs, Foreword by David Howell, Written by The Times Mind Games

Times Mind Games publish a range of mind-boggling, high-quality puzzles including Times General Knowledge Crosswords, Cryptic Crosswords, Jumbo Crosswords, Quick Cryptic Crosswords, Codewords and Su Doku.