Defensive Play by Angus Dunnington
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 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 Starting Out in Chess and Tips for Young Players. Includes all aspects of defensive play Sharpens tactical and combinative awareness Ideal for the improving player
Angus Dunnington is an experienced International Master from England and has many successful tournaments results to his name. He is a knowledgeable chess coach and has been the trainer for the England juniors at many World Championships. He has written numerous books, including Winning Unorthodox Openings, which is also available from Everyman. Dunnington is a prolific writer who has been the chess correspondent for the Yorkshire Post for more than 15 years.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781857443684 |
| ISBN 10 | 1857443683 |
| Title | Defensive Play |
| Author | Angus Dunnington |
| Series | Starting Out Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Everyman Chess |
| Year published | 2005-09-05 |
| Number of pages | 152 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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