All chessplayers adore the thrill of the sacrifice, whether this is part of a checkmating attack, a defensive measure, or simply an attempt to confuse the opponent. But every sacrifice has a time and a place, and the correct use of sacrifices is a skill possessed only by a precious few. Now readers can add themselves to that list! In this ground-breaking book, Angus Dunnington acquaints readers with key aspects of all kinds of chess sacrifices, including the queen sacrifice, sacrifices in endgames, and the psychology attached to the sacrifice. Read this book and sacrifice with confidence!
*Written by an experienced chess teacher and writer
*Includes all different types of sacrifice
*Ideal for the improving player
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All chessplayers love to sacrifice, whether this is part of a checkmating attack, a defensive measure, or simply an attempt to confuse the opponent. Gambitting material inevitably increases the tension on the board and sets the pulse racing. However, material cannot just be jettisoned on a whim. Every successful sacrifice is based on sound basic principles and mastery of these is a skill possessed only by a precious few. Now you can add yourself to that list! In this highly entertaining and instructive book, International Master Angus Dunnington acquaints the reader with key aspects of all kinds of chess sacrifices, including the exchange sacrifice, the restrictive sacrifice and, everybody's favorite, the queen sacrifice.
Read this book and sacrifice with confidence!
Written by an experienced chess teacher and writer
Includes all different types of sacrifice
Ideal for the improving player
English International Master Angus Dunnington is well-respected on the international chess tournament circuit. He is a successful chess teacher, who has coached many of Britain¿s top junior players. His earlier works include Attacking with 1 d4 and Mastering the Middlegame.
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