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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.

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Book category Books in English Lifestyle, sport & leisure Hobbies, quizzes & games Indoor games

• Full title: Defensive Play
• Author: Angus Dunnington
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152
• EAN: 9781857443684
• ISBN: 1857443683
• ID: 05117198
• Publisher: Everyman Chess
• Weight: 228 g
• Dimensions: 154 × 284 × 9 mm
• Date of publishing: 05. September 2005

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