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LMMCDDD
Author
Dynamic Defence
348 pages, paperback, Everyman, 1. edition 2021
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Every chessplayer, from beginner to world champion, loves to win a game with a brilliant attacking display. However many, if not most, attacks that end in victory do so due to inaccurate defence. This may be due to simple tactical miscalculation or perhaps a more fundamental misunderstanding of the important principles of defence. Furthermore, many attacks that are launched are simply unsound but succeed because many players feel uncomfortable when forced to defend, get flustered and make mistakes. In this book, highly experienced chess author and coach, Neil McDonald addresses these issues.
Defensive skill is crucial in chess. Good, accurate defence can win a game just as well as a fine attacking display can, so expertise in this department is essential for any player wishing to improve their game. With thorough explanations, questions, and exercises, this book provides fascinating material to enable you to hone your defensive skill and not feel intimidated when your opponent hurls pieces at your king.
Neil McDonald became a grandmaster in 1996 and a FIDE trainer in 2017. He is a regular coach of the England Junior team at international events. Neil has written numerous books on openings, endgames, tactics and strategy as well as biographies of famous players. He lives in Gravesend in Kent, England.
Defensive skill is crucial in chess. Good, accurate defence can win a game just as well as a fine attacking display can, so expertise in this department is essential for any player wishing to improve their game. With thorough explanations, questions, and exercises, this book provides fascinating material to enable you to hone your defensive skill and not feel intimidated when your opponent hurls pieces at your king.
Neil McDonald became a grandmaster in 1996 and a FIDE trainer in 2017. He is a regular coach of the England Junior team at international events. Neil has written numerous books on openings, endgames, tactics and strategy as well as biographies of famous players. He lives in Gravesend in Kent, England.
| EAN | 9781781945902 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 600 g |
| Manufacturer | Everyman |
| Width | 17 cm |
| Height | 24 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 2021 |
| Author | Neil McDonald |
| Language | English |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781781945902 |
| Pages | 348 |
| Binding | paperback |
003 About the Author
007 Introduction
008 1) The Power of Centralisation
062 2) Keeping Out the Queen and Rooks
092 3) Knight versus Bishop: Caution or Counterattack?
121 4) Resisting Raking Bishops
146 5) Challenging a Mighty Knight
180 6) Opposing an Advanced Pawn
236 7) Using the King as Bait
291 8) Fighting to Survive a Bad Endgame
346 Index of Openings
347 Index of Games
007 Introduction
008 1) The Power of Centralisation
062 2) Keeping Out the Queen and Rooks
092 3) Knight versus Bishop: Caution or Counterattack?
121 4) Resisting Raking Bishops
146 5) Challenging a Mighty Knight
180 6) Opposing an Advanced Pawn
236 7) Using the King as Bait
291 8) Fighting to Survive a Bad Endgame
346 Index of Openings
347 Index of Games
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