Chess Camp is a 7-series collection of interactive chess puzzle books officially endorsed by the United States Chess Federation (USCF). Each volume in this series contains over 600 puzzles and represents a unique theme. Starting with simple problems to illustrate key concepts and then progressing to more complex positions, the reader will learn by doing, methodically integrating new information with previous knowledge while building effective thinking habits at the board.

“With over 5,000 interactive puzzles, I highly recommend the Chess Camp series if you are serious about improving your chess skills. It’s a perfect introduction to tactics and strategy for the beginner and developing student.
Bill Hall, Executive Director USCF

“As a teacher of chess, I have long wished for a comprehensive guide to chess tactics and strategy for the newer and intermediate players. Finally, a work that fits the bill.”
Ben Finegold, Chess Grandmaster and tutor

About the author – Igor Sukhin has written close to 50 chess educational books since 1991 and is the only chess author whose books have been recommended by the Russian Department of Education. Having reached Candidate Master’s playing strength in the early 1980’s, Igor gave up his pursuit of chess glory and devoted himself to the development of methods of chess coaching.

Volume 1 – Move, Attack, and Capture.
Over 600 interactive puzzles to help the reader establish a solid foundation of the fundamentals of chess playing. The reader will acquire various chess skills to:
Master the simplest methods of attacking and defending
Find hidden threats and connections between different pieces
Understand how to coordinate the pieces to achieve a particular goal
Gain a familiarization of the possibilities and comparative strengths of each piece
Learn to attack one piece with another piece
Learn how to restrict the mobility of your opponents’ pieces
Learn to see the unguarded pieces on the board
Learn to deliver double attacks
Learn to find defensive moves
Learn to use pins for attack and defense
Learn to choose the best capture from several possibilities
Master the typical methods of fighting with the various pieces against pawns
Learn to see opportunities to announce check in any position
Completely master the rules of the game

Volume 2 – Simple Checkmates
The ability to deliver mate is the foundation of the art of chess. This volume contains 540 precisely structured three, four, and five piece positions that cover the typical mating setups for that particular number of pieces. There is also a practice section that contains 54 five-piece positions and a section of entertaining puzzles. After solving all 618 problems the chessplayer will master the typical mating patterns and gain a solid basis for further improvement, in addition to:

Learning basic checkmate patterns in the opening, middlegame, and endgame
See when checkmate is imminent
Understand that material isn’t everything, as just a few pieces can defeat a whole opposing army

Now available:
Volume 3: Checkmates with Many Pieces

Volumes 4, 5, 6 and 7 coming soon!