Starting Out: Defensive Play - Couverture souple

Dunnington, Angus

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1857443683 ISBN 13 : 9781857443684

Editeur : Everyman Chess, 2005

Synopsis

Unusual book

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

How do you react in the line of fire? Are you able to remain calm in a storm? Defending against a threatening attack on your own king is one of the most difficult aspects to master in chess. Yet given the frequency of such offensives, it's certainly worthwhile investing a good amount of time on honing the ability to defend properly. In this valuable and entertaining book, Angus Dunnington arms the reader with all the necessary skills to be able to cope with vicious assaults on his or her king. Using illustrative games, Dunnington investigates in depth defensive ideas such as blockading, giving up material and the timely launch of counterattacks. Read this book and defend with confidence! As is commonplace with the renowned "Starting Out" series, there are an abundance of notes, tips and warnings throughout the book to help the improving player. "Starting Out: Defensive Play" is perfect for those who have previously honed their chess skills with the earlier books This book is for those starting out in chess and presents tips for young players. It includes all aspects of defensive play and sharpens tactical and combinative awareness, it is ideal for the improving player.

Biographie de l'auteur :

English International Master Angus Dunnington is a well-respected and popular personality on the international chess tournament circuit. He is also a successful chess teacher, who has coached many of Britain's top junior players. Earlier works for Everyman Chess include Chess Psychology and Blunders.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Everyman Chess
• Date d'édition: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1857443683
• ISBN 13: 9781857443684
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 152