Key Elements of Chess Tactics by Georgy Lisitsin

This Key Elements of Chess Tactics by Georgy Lisitsin is an English-language hardcover chess book that presents the main tactical motifs in a clear, systematic way. It is designed for players who want a structured introduction to tactical study, moving from basic ideas to more complex combinations.

What the book covers

Lisitsin breaks tactics down into their essential elements, making the material easy to follow step by step. In Key Elements of Chess Tactics, he examines key themes such as pinning, discovered attack and discovered check, deflection, blocking lines and interference. The book begins with the foundations and then moves on to more demanding tactical ideas.

Because the material is built around carefully selected game fragments and studies, this is more than a collection of definitions. It is a practical guide to recognising tactical motifs and using them in play, especially for players who want to improve their combination vision and understand how specific moves arise on the board.

Why choose this edition?

The strength of this book lies in its methodical structure. Instead of a random set of examples, you get a progression that supports self-study and makes it easy to return to individual themes later. It is also a notable title for readers interested in classic chess literature and Soviet chess training methods.

Key Elements of Chess Tactics appears alongside the companion volume Key Elements of Chess Strategy, and together they present Lisitsin’s classic work in English.

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Author: Georgy Lisitsin
• Language: English
• Binding: hardcover
• Content focus: chess tactics
• Approach: systematic, step-by-step presentation
• Source material: selected game fragments and studies
• Page count: 392 pages