ChessCafe Puzzle Book, No. 3: Test and Improve Your Defensive Skill! - Softcover

Mueller, Karsten; Van Delft, Merijn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1888690666 ISBN 13: 9781888690668

Publisher: Russell Enterprises, Inc., 2010

Synopsis

Defend to the End! One of the most important skills a chessplayer needs is the ability to defend a position that is under siege. In this third volume in the highly acclaimed, best-selling ChessCafe Puzzle Book series, International Grandmaster Karsten Müller along with International Master Merij van Delft examine and expound upon the vital defensive concepts and techniques used to repulse enemy attacks. Major topics include (1) Principles and methods of defending; (2) Defending against a direct attack on the king; (3) Countering the initiative; (4) Saving the draw; (5) Passive versus active defense; and (6) Use and development of counterplay. Many of the world s greatest players Steinitz, Lasker, Petrosian were famous for their legendary defensive skills. Now International Grandmaster Karsten Müller along with International Master Merijn van Delft will show you how you can Test and Improve Your Defensive Skill.

About this title

About the Author:

Karsten Mueller is one of the best chess authors in the world today. His ChessCafe Puzzle Book series is a widely acclaimed best selling series. Other notable titles include Fundament Chess Endings (with Frank Lamprecht) and the Magic of chess Tactics (with Claus Meyer).

About this edition

• Publisher: Russell Enterprises, Inc.
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1888690666
• ISBN 13: 9781888690668
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 216