"У витоків шашкової тактики"

Кому буде корисна ця книга

• Початківцям, які хочуть швидко опанувати базову тактику.

• Тренерам — як методичний матеріал.

• Досвідченим шашкістам — для поглиблення практичних навичок.

• Композиторам — як джерело натхнення для створення нових етюдів.

• Історикам шашкової композиції — як важливий довідковий матеріал.

Ця праця — справжній скарб для всіх, хто захоплюється мистецтвом гри в шашки, цінує глибину тактики та прагне оволодіти тонкощами завершальних комбінацій.

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The book "At the Origins of Draughts Tactics" (Cherkasy, 2013) is a comprehensive study in the field of draughts composition and tactical thinking on the 64-square board. Its author, Stanislav Yuriyovych Ustyanov, a composer from Kharkiv, has systematized 1,607 examples and compositions focused on key endgame ideas in the 4×4 format — a foundational element of draughts tactics.

This book is intended for both beginners and experienced players and coaches. It is structured into five main sections and seventeen chapters, covering:

• Typical combinations executed from the very first move

• Tactical elements in 4×4 endgames initiated with quiet moves

• Popular techniques leading to victory

• Strategic devices for achieving a draw in complex positions

• Inspiring examples of compositional mastery

In the foreword, the author references the renowned theorist D. Sargin, who once stated, “Ninety percent of strategy is tactics.” With this, Ustyanov highlights the paramount importance of developing tactical vision in draughts.

A key feature of the book is its use of original, rare, or previously unpublished endgames, collected from a wide range of sources — periodicals, archives, anthologies, master lectures, and trainers’ card files. Particular attention is given to the analysis of little-known and underexplored endgame variations, allowing players to reach a deeper level of tactical understanding and perception.

Who will benefit from this book:

• Beginners, seeking to quickly grasp the fundamentals of tactics

• Coaches, as a structured teaching resource

• Advanced players, to sharpen their practical skills

• Composers, as a source of inspiration for new studies

• Historians of draughts composition, as a valuable reference

This work is a true treasure for anyone passionate about the art of draughts, who appreciates the depth of tactical play and strives to master the intricacies of endgame combinations.