21 Mar 06
Originally posted by ivanhoeThe Art of Attack in Chess by Vukovic covers sacrifices a fair bit.
I got two questions, guys:
-Which book(s) is(are) a good introduction to the theme of chess sacrifices ?
-Which book is best as an introduction to understand why and when in a certain position a pawn or piece sacrifice is at its place ?
It helped me find this sacrifice...Game 1514982
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21 Mar 06
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Originally posted by RagnorakI came here to suggest this book. Not only does it cover sacrifices (which are just one small part of attacking chess) it also covers the other needed (and overlooked by some) strategies.
The Art of Attack in Chess by Vukovic covers sacrifices a fair bit.
It helped me find this sacrifice...Game 1514982
D
That's quite the long term sacrifice there Rag. Beats the game I was going to post.
Game 1086815
21 Mar 06
Originally posted by RagnorakVery nice and against a good player, too.
The Art of Attack in Chess by Vukovic covers sacrifices a fair bit.
It helped me find this sacrifice...Game 1514982
D
22 Mar 06
Originally posted by RagnorakVery well played. Thanks for the info.
The Art of Attack in Chess by Vukovic covers sacrifices a fair bit.
It helped me find this sacrifice...Game 1514982
D
22 Mar 06
Originally posted by XanthosNZThanks for the info.
I came here to suggest this book. Not only does it cover sacrifices (which are just one small part of attacking chess) it also covers the other needed (and overlooked by some) strategies.
That's quite the long term sacrifice there Rag. Beats the game I was going to post.
Game 1086815
23 Mar 06
Originally posted by XanthosNZActually Black blundered on move 10...failing to see the conditions were right for the classic bishop sacrifice and yes, Art of Attack explains it well...
I came here to suggest this book. Not only does it cover sacrifices (which are just one small part of attacking chess) it also covers the other needed (and overlooked by some) strategies.
That's quite the long term sacrifice there Rag. Beats the game I was going to post.
Game 1086815
23 Mar 06
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Originally posted by der schwarze RitterIf my memory serves me well this book deals with mating patterns. Correct ? Very good book indeed. I read it in French, so maybe it is not the same book though.
. For something a little more "quick and dirty," I've always enjoyed Renaud and Kahn's "The Art of the Checkmate":
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486201066/103-6202953-5104661?v=glance&n=283155
Edit: I checked. It's the same book !