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

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8/14/2020 – The King's Gambit is a tactical opening, a very tactical opening. This is one reason why the opening was so popular in the past and why the opening is still attractive. On his new DVD Daniel King shows you typical tactical patterns of the King's Gambit that help you to understand the opening better and that will sharpen your tactical skills. Enjoy, have fun and get better!

Power Play 28: Tactic Toolbox King's Gambit Power Play 28: Tactic Toolbox King's Gambit

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.

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The Tactic Turbo for the King's Gambit

In the King’s Gambit, there is action right from the start and tactics are king. On his new DVD Daniel King presents 50 puzzles with typical positions and patterns from the King's Gambit. They offer a great way of becoming familiar with the tricks and traps that help you to win games in this opening. Many of the puzzles have been selected to suit the repertoire for White that Daniel King recommends in Power Play 27, so you can use this DVD as a refresher course.

But these puzzles are also good exercises to train your calculation skills. 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 follow-up questions. There is also a database of games with 101 supplementary puzzles.

Sample video

+ 50 puzzle positions in interactive video format

+ Clear explanation of tactical themes

+ Refresher of King’s Gambit repertoire

+ 101 supplementary puzzles to solve

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

• With interactive training including video feedback

• Extra: Database with more examples

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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:

Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 7, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 7 / 8 or 10, DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

Power Play 28: Tactic Toolbox King's Gambit

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.

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DVD-ROM

RRP € 29,90

EAN 4027975008882

Available: 13.8.2020

Daniel King about the King's Gambit Tactic Turbo

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