The Times Chess Winning Moves

540 Chess Puzzles from Tournament Play

Byron Jacobs, David Howell, The Times Mind Games

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16 January 2026

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540 chess puzzle positions to solve.

Think like a grandmaster with this ultimate test of chess skill, drawn from the pages of The Times. Byron Jacobs challenges you to find the critical move that turned the tide or sealed the win. Pit your wits against the likes of Kasparov, Carlsen and other elite players. Can you spot the breakthrough they found?

Whether you're sharpening your tactics or looking for a daily brain workout, this collection of puzzles will train your eye, stretch your mind, and deepen your understanding of the game.

· Aimed at chess players looking to improve their game strategy

· Positions drawn from tournament games between top players

· Commentary on each scenario

By: Byron Jacobs, The Times Mind Games
Foreword by: David Howell
Imprint: Times
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 160g
ISBN: 9780008748883
ISBN 10: 0008748888
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 16 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

The Times is a British daily national newspaper, first published in London in 1785. A daily cryptic crossword is published in the main newspaper, and the Mind Games section in the Times2 supplement contains sudoku, Killer Sudoku, KenKen, word polygon puzzles, and a quick crossword.