How to Defend in Chess by Colin Crouch

How to Defend in Chess by Colin Crouch

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How to Defend in Chess by Colin Crouch


Many books discuss how to attack in chess, but resourceful defensive play is also a vital ingredient in competitive success. This is an area largely neglected in the literature of the game.

This book fills the gap admirably. Following a survey of general defensive methods in chess, Dr Colin Crouch investigates the techniques of World Champions Emanuel Lasker and Tigran Petrosian, both highly effective defenders. Lasker would place myriad practical obstacles in the opponent's way, and was a master of the counterattack. Petrosian developed Nimzowitsch's theories of prophylaxis to a new level. His opponents would find that somehow their attacking chances had been nullified long before they could become reality.

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ISBN 13 9781904600831
ISBN 10 1904600832
Title How to Defend in Chess
Author Colin Crouch
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Gambit Publications Ltd
Year published 2007-05-01
Number of pages 224
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