Checkmate: The Eight Ultimate Strategies for Mastering Chess

“The greatest chess player of all time, Magnus Carlsen, faced the player from Totana and was defeated. […] Ibarra specializes in rapid chess and is a Spanish champion.”
DAVID BRONCANO

“In this book, we find an innovative and highly useful approach: all three phases of the game are taken into account, focusing on the aspects that lead to better results.” From the foreword by JESÚS DE LA VILLA, International Grandmaster

José Carlos Ibarra (@GMSpiderIbarra) reveals the tactics that have made him a world Blitz chess champion and one of the leading figures in modern chess.

Packed with practical exercises, tips, anecdotes about great chess masters and fascinating facts, this book provides the keys to making the best decisions with every move. Through eight fundamental pillars, Checkmate shows you how to win in just a few moves, improve your mental preparation at the chessboard and launch successful attacks.

Whether you're a beginner or a more experienced player, Checkmate is your passport to discovering chess from a Grandmaster's perspective. Your next victory starts here!