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The Masters: Rudolf Spielmann Master of Invention (Masters (Everyman Chess))
Neil Mcdonald
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Description for The Masters: Rudolf Spielmann Master of Invention (Masters (Everyman Chess))
Paperback. Provides a look back at how Spielmann overcame his opponents in dazzling style, choosing and analysing some of Spielmann's attacks and famous combinations. This study of his games aims to entertain and inspire any chess enthusiast. It includes his sacrificial games, ideal for the attacking-minded chess player, and for sharpening tactical ability. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 10. Weight in Grams: 246.
Rudolph Spielmann was one of the most fearsome attacking players in the history of chess. He was very much from the so-called Romantic School, where gambits were always accepted and checkmating the king was the only real thought of the players. His love of the King's Gambit and similar aggressive openings earned him the respect of his peers early in his career and he went on to become one of the strongest Grandmasters of his time. His philosophy on chess could be summed up by his quote: A good sacrifice is one that is not necessarily sound ... Read more
Rudolph Spielmann was one of the most fearsome attacking players in the history of chess. He was very much from the so-called Romantic School, where gambits were always accepted and checkmating the king was the only real thought of the players. His love of the King's Gambit and similar aggressive openings earned him the respect of his peers early in his career and he went on to become one of the strongest Grandmasters of his time. His philosophy on chess could be summed up by his quote: A good sacrifice is one that is not necessarily sound ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Everyman Chess
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781857444063
SKU
V9781857444063
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-19
About Neil Mcdonald
English Grandmaster Neil McDonald is an experienced and successful player on the international chess circuit. He is a respected chess coach, who has trained many of England's strongest junior players. McDonald is also a talented chess writer and has many outstanding works to his name. Earlier Everyman Chess books include Concise Chess Openings and Starting Out: The Dutch.
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