This book is for casual solving. It’s a workout. Many puzzles feel “quiet” – no immediate check or capture – but three moves later, you win a piece or deliver mate. Advanced club players plateau because they see first moves but not second-order threats . Erwich trains exactly that.
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| Week | Focus | Daily puzzles | Notes | |------|-------|---------------|-------| | 1–4 | One thematic chapter | 10–15 | Set a timer (3–5 min/puzzle). Write down full variation. | | 5–6 | Mixed tests (20/day) | 20 | No timer first pass, then redo with timer. | | 7–8 | Hardest 200 puzzles (marked *) | 10 | These are 2000–2200 level. Spend up to 10 min each. | | 9–10 | Missed puzzles only | Varies | Keep a miss log. Repeat until instant recognition. | This book is for casual solving
Official PDF samples containing introductory chapters and initial exercises can be found on the New In Chess website . Book Specifications Information Author Frank Erwich Target Level Advanced Club Players (1800–2300 Elo) Length ~192–304 pages (depending on edition) Key Themes Advanced club players plateau because they see first
The primary feature of 1001 Chess Exercises for Advanced Club Players by Frank Erwich is its focused training for the 1800–2300 Elo range
: Specifically crafted for players rated 1800 to 2300 Elo , though masters (2300+) also use it for calculation maintenance.