Chess Tactics for Beginners - Vikto Vamos

When he was just a beginner himself, the author owed his rapid progress largely to a thorough study of types of positions similar to those shown in this book. The reader acquires the essential concepts of chess tactics such as simple mates in one, two and three moves, winning material, double attacks, pawn promotion, and other types of combinations by studying the 480 positions given. This is an essential aid for any player seeking a greater tactical awareness.