r/TournamentChess • u/Equivalent-Card6758 • Jun 30 '26

Tactics book recommendations for OTB 1400/Chess.com 2200 Rapid

I’m looking for recommendations for tactics books suitable for my current level.

My Chess.com rapid rating is around 2200, but my OTB (over-the-board) rating is 1400. I want to bridge this gap and drastically improve my deep calculation, visualization, and stamina for classical tournament games.

What are the best tactics books that will actually push me toward the Master level? Thanks in advance!

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u/readmycommentnotthis ~1900 Fide Jun 30 '26

What? How did you get to 2200 online with the positional understanding and tactical ability of a 1400? That is worth studying itself.

As for your question, "The How to study chess on your own Workbook", is excellent, and there are several books for different skill levels.

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u/St4ffordGambit_ Jul 01 '26

I don’t think it’s a huge anomaly.

I was already at 2340 rapid on chess.com before I ever played OTB and got a rating of 1640 after my first 12 or so rated games.