pMaster the art of checkmate you have been waiting for. Familiarize yourself with the most crucial aspects of chess, understand the strategic thinking behind the game and master the dynamics of the different phases in the game.pp ppAfter reading this book, you'll know how to pp pp- Sheepdog your opponent's king into the corner for an easy checkmatepp- Break through your opponent's fortress of pawns using the sniper matepp- Recognize the most common checkmates and when to use thempp- Learn how to use chess tactics and pins to your advantage in the final hourpp- Employ the best chess openings that are also chess closingspp- End the game unexpectedly before your opponent even suspects itpp- Use one simple checkmate technique most casual players overlookpp- Turn your enemy's own pieces against himpp- And more!pp ppThe author tried to acquaint his readers with the most important problems of chess strategy, with the help of various exercises to familiarize them with independent creative work