Test Your Chess IQ: First Challenge

This book is a must for those who wish to improve their ability to calculate. These are just a collection of tests and will only help you if you follow the instructions carefully! Do not casually read through the examples like you would with "1001 Brilliant Chess Sac..." by Reinfeld, but do the tests as if you are playing a tournament. Here are some helpful hints from the book.

1. Set up the pieces on a board, this simulates actual play. 2. Do the tests regularly, but not too often. 3. Be honest in grading yourself. 4. Follow the directions on timing yourself.