Secrets of Spectacular Chess (Batsford Chess Library)

t was the brilliance and beauty of tactical blows that captivated me in early childhood. - World Champion Garry Kasparov It is an eye for dazzling combinations and an instinct for the paradoxical that has helped players like Alekhine, Tal and Kasparov surprise and overwhelm their opponents. A well-tuned aesthetic sense not only motivates top players but also confers on them a decisive practical advantage. You too can help yourself develop precisely that sense and instinct by following the examples in this fascinating exploration of chess beauty. 222 pages.

Written for the practical player, but full of superb examples from all fields of chess. Will develop your understanding and appreciation of spectacular chess ideas. Examines aspects of chess not previously touched upon in the literature of the game. Helps you improve your combinative vision and your ability to surprise your opponent.