Starting Out: Defensive Play (Starting Out Series) - Softcover

Angus Dunnington

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857443683 ISBN 13: 9781857443684

Publisher: Everyman Chess, 2005

Synopsis

How do you react in the line of fire? Are you 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 This book is for those starting out in chess and presents tips for young players. It includes all aspects of defensive play and sharpens tactical and combinative awareness, it is ideal for the improving player.

About this title

About the Author

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.

From the Back Cover

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

Edition details

• Publisher: Everyman Chess
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857443683
• ISBN 13: 9781857443684
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160