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Starting Out: Defensive Play (Starting Out Series)
Angus Dunnington
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Description for Starting Out: Defensive Play (Starting Out Series)
Paperback. Seeks to arm the reader with the necessary skills to be able to cope with vicious assaults on his or her king. Using illustrative games, this book investigates in depth defensive ideas such as blockading, giving up material and the timely launch of counterattacks. Series: Starting Out Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 9. Weight in Grams: 227.
How do chess players react in the line of fire? Are they able to remain calm in a storm? Defending against a threatening attack on their 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 readers with all the necessary skills to be able to cope with vicious assaults on their king. Using illustrative games, Dunnington investigates in depth defensive ideas such as ... Read more
How do chess players react in the line of fire? Are they able to remain calm in a storm? Defending against a threatening attack on their 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 readers with all the necessary skills to be able to cope with vicious assaults on their king. Using illustrative games, Dunnington investigates in depth defensive ideas such as ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Everyman Chess
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
Starting Out Series
Condition
New
Weight
227g
Number of Pages
152
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781857443684
SKU
V9781857443684
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50
About Angus Dunnington
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.
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