Thomas Engqvist is an International Master from Sweden. He has over 30 years' experience as a chess coach and teacher. He has worked with players at world championship level in both junior and correspondence chess. He is the author of 300 Most Important Chess Positions and 300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions, both published by Batsford.Thomas Engqvist is an International Master from Sweden. He has over 30 years' experience as a chess coach and teacher. He has worked with players at world championship level in both junior and correspondence chess. He is the author of 300 Most Important Chess Positions and 300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions, both published by Batsford.

‘Those hidden tactical tricks, that technique for winning a pawn ending, this curious knight manoeuvre; the storehouse of stratagems contained herein; can be turned to good use in your own games. You acquire an arsenal of weapons and become a more formidable player. All told, an excellent book.’  The Caissa Kid Blog‘Filled with engaging game exercises, which form an impressive diverse collection plus solutions appropriately placed.’British Chess MagazineJames Pratt‘A book by an outstanding teacher … very highly recommended for club standard players ambitious to improve their rating’British Chess NewsRichard James

Thomas Engqvist is an International Master from Sweden. He has over 30 years' experience as a chess coach and teacher. He has worked with players at world championship level in both junior and correspondence chess. He is the author of 300 Most Important Chess Positions and 300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions, both published by Batsford.Thomas Engqvist is an International Master from Sweden. He has over 30 years' experience as a chess coach and teacher. He has worked with players at world championship level in both junior and correspondence chess. He is the author of 300 Most Important Chess Positions and 300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions, both published by Batsford.

‘Those hidden tactical tricks, that technique for winning a pawn ending, this curious knight manoeuvre; the storehouse of stratagems contained herein; can be turned to good use in your own games. You acquire an arsenal of weapons and become a more formidable player. All told, an excellent book.’  The Caissa Kid Blog‘Filled with engaging game exercises, which form an impressive diverse collection plus solutions appropriately placed.’British Chess MagazineJames Pratt‘A book by an outstanding teacher … very highly recommended for club standard players ambitious to improve their rating’British Chess NewsRichard James

Thomas Engqvist is an International Master from Sweden. He has over 30 years' experience as a chess coach and teacher. He has worked with players at world championship level in both junior and correspondence chess. He is the author of 300 Most Important Chess Positions and 300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions, both published by Batsford.Thomas Engqvist is an International Master from Sweden. He has over 30 years' experience as a chess coach and teacher. He has worked with players at world championship level in both junior and correspondence chess. He is the author of 300 Most Important Chess Positions and 300 Most Important Tactical Chess Positions, both published by Batsford.

‘Those hidden tactical tricks, that technique for winning a pawn ending, this curious knight manoeuvre; the storehouse of stratagems contained herein; can be turned to good use in your own games. You acquire an arsenal of weapons and become a more formidable player. All told, an excellent book.’  The Caissa Kid Blog‘Filled with engaging game exercises, which form an impressive diverse collection plus solutions appropriately placed.’British Chess MagazineJames Pratt‘A book by an outstanding teacher … very highly recommended for club standard players ambitious to improve their rating’British Chess NewsRichard James