Chess Target Practice: Battle Tactics for Every Square on the Board
By (Author) Bruce Pandolfini
Simon & Schuster
Touchstone
30th September 1994
United States
General
Non Fiction
794.12
Paperback
224
Width 140mm, Height 216mm, Spine 15mm
261g
From Americas foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflixs The Queens Gambit comes a comprehensive guide to battle tactics for every square on the boardfor players of any level.
No matter where your opponent lands his piece on the board, Chess Target Practice teaches you how to successfully attack his position. By analyzing each and every square, Bruce Pandolfini helps players learn the appropriate tactics to zero in on the target and move in for the kill. Because different positions necessitate different attack plans, this one-of-a-kind strategy book offers tactics for each of the squares on the board, as well as outlines of:
The Enemy Moveyour opponents last move, which sets up the offensive opportunity
The Primary Targetthe object of your attack
The Battle Tacticthe stratagem that achieves the winning position
The Responsethe main winning line, no more than three moves deep
The Resultthe anticipated outcome
The Attack Profilean overview, in words, of the battle
Whether its used as a study guide before a match, or as a reference during the rigors of competition, this guide offers a unique perspective and a decided advantage against opponents.
Bruce Pandolfini, a National Master in U.S. chess competition, is the creator of the highly acclaimed Fireside Chess Library. He is a renowned instructor, a consultant on chess for the media, and a frequent commentator on the Radio.