More than 300 examples sorted into 16 chapters, name index at the end. From the cover: Tactical ability requires knowledge and skills: knowledge of patterns and tactical methods, and the skill to recognize them, combine them, and calculate accurately. This book features both composed studies and real-game positions... in each chapter a theme is introduced and a number of examples are explained... Yochanan Afek is both a Grandmaster of Composition and an over-the-board International Master. This unique combination of talents makes him a highly insightful writer, noted for his work on the factors that make moves hard to see... A sample of the book is available on publishers website gambitbooks.com