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All 1,138 CT-ART patterns in one complete tactical library.
Your CT-ART study companion: spot the idea, understand the solution, and return to the board with confidence.
Explore the tactical ideas masters rely on, with lessons spanning 1200–2400+ difficulty.

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CT-ART 5×5 Pattern Companion

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Includes English and Russian editions. One purchase unlocks both languages, with online reading and full PDF downloads.

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All 1,138 isolated 5×5 tactical patterns in one visual reference, with arrows showing the winning ideas. Built for recognition, review and rapid pattern recall.

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History of Computer Chess

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From mechanical automata and early chess machines to Deep Blue, AlphaZero, neural networks, and AI — Steve Lopez traces the extraordinary evolution of computer chess.

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Steve Lopez

Updated & Expanded 2026 Edition
Foreword by Diego F. Garcés
Chess King Press · English · French · Russian

THE COMPLETE CT-ART LIBRARY

CT-ART — The Complete Digital Book Collection

1,138 complete tactical lessons + 1,138 visual patterns

1,356 pages

$34.99

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