Chess Tactics Training

An Introduction to ChessCalisthenics

Combinations for review and for study

Our training CDs are different from the online excercises. With our CDs, each game is introduced at the specific position where a thematic tactical sequence begins. ChessCalisthenics is primarily a system of chess visualization training.

White Plays for d4

Knight capture, Bishop capture, two checks

Double Rook capture

Bishop Check to start an attack

Two exchanges on e5, Check

Two exchanges on e4, Check

Bishop Sacrifice with check

Knight Sacrifice for attack

Two exchanges; Queen check, capture

Bishop for two Pawn Sacrifice; Check

Knight for two Pawn Sacrifice; Check

More to come:

Opposing fianchettos b7-g2

Queen forks or skewers

Queen gives up exchange; Check

© Gary Gauthier

Chess tactics training exercises for rapid chess improvement.




0-1, 20-25 moves
Short Wins
with the Black Pieces

Miniatures
A good way to improve your opening play is to review annotated miniatures.