Following the announcement of our forthcoming move, I have some more big news today.

Chess Heroes Puzzles: Book 2, the 8th book in the Chess Heroes series, is now available for download in pdf format.

You’ll find it here, and all my Chess Heroes books (along with much else) here.

There are three chapters.

Chapter 1 comprises 148 puzzles taken from my games played over many years.

Chapter 2 is an introduction to the art of chess problems: 200 miniature Mate in 2 puzzles for you to solve along with pen-pictures of some of the composers.

Chapter 3 offers 176 puzzles from 19th century master game. You’ll also have the chance to find out more about the leading players and tournaments of that era.

That’s a total of 524 challenging positions designed to improve your tactical and calculation skills.

This book is suitable for anyone from 1000 to 2000 strength – and the download, as with all Chess Heroes books, is free.

The book needs further proofreading before official publication: if you can help in that respect it will be much appreciated.

Chess Heroes Games: Book 2, which will probably be the final Chess Heroes book, will be ready within the next few months.