Jon Speelman’s Chess puzzle Book by Jon Speelman

Jon Speelman’s Chess Puzzle Book by Jon Speelman is a tactical training collection of carefully selected chess puzzles designed to improve calculation ability, tactical awareness, and practical decision-making.

The book presents a wide range of positions drawn from real games, including many from high-level play, where readers are challenged to find the best continuation or winning idea.

It is structured around thematic sections such as pins, forks, skewers, mating attacks, back-rank tactics, pawn promotion, and loose piece exploitation, helping players recognize common tactical patterns.

Speelman emphasizes the importance of both tactical vision (spotting ideas) and calculation accuracy (verifying variations), making the book as much about thinking process as solving puzzles.

Through progressively challenging exercises and instructive commentary, the book trains players to evaluate positions more deeply and avoid practical mistakes under game conditions.

A highly practical resource for club and intermediate players aiming to strengthen tactical sharpness, calculation discipline, and overall combinational awareness.

Condition: Good condition, Likely New