In chess, sacrificing material is the most dramatic way to try to seize the advantage. Positional chess sacrifices by mihai suba, paperback barnes. Positional chess sacrifices by mihai suba waterstones. Whether you are evaluating the possibility of sacrificing the exchange, or perhaps preparing to defend against it, sergey kasparovs groundbreaking work will help you sort things out. Piece and exchange sacrifices is the third book in the journal of positional chess ideas series by scott elliott. The title of this book is positional chess sacrifices and it was written by mihai suba. In optija i bought subas recent book positional chess sacrifices from him. Mihai suba is a romanian gm whose previous book, dynamic chess strategy, was highly acclaimed by the critics and won the bcf book of the year prize. For similar reasons, i particularly enjoyed the final chapter, positional sacrifices, which shows examples of pawn sacs, exchange sacs and various other kinds of sacrifice.
Paperback, in chess, sacrificing material is the most dramatic way to try to seize the advantage. Most sacrifices have a forcing aim in mind, but most profound of all are. Positional sacrifices also includes some exciting games that are not widely known, where other books would give over analysed games such as lautiershirov or focus on stereotypical sacrifices such as rxc3 in the sicilian. In chess, a sacrifice is a move giving up a piece with the objective of gaining tactical or positional compensation in other forms.
Such sacrifices are usually a mystery to average players, but acclaimed. Oct 17, 2015 the title of this article seems to fit this definition to the letter. In this instructive and entertaining book international master neil mcdonald demonstrates just how effective wellexecuted positional sacrifices are. Positional sacrifices by neil mcdonald 1995, trade paperback. Positional chess sacrifices in chess, sacrificing material is the most dramatic way to try to seize the advantage. The first player to establish a positional advantage gains the best chance of a successful direct attack. Most sacrifices have a forcing aim in mind, but most profound of all are positional sacrifices where the end is impossible to foresee and thus fine judgment and understanding are required. Positional chess sacrifices by mihai suba, improvement chess book. Mastering positional chess is a serious, but entertaining chess instruction book. This book has the ability to add an important, practical dimension to your game the positional exchange sacrifice. In optija i bought subas recent book positional chess sacrifices.
The chapter headings include prophylaxis, defense in worse positions, building and breaking fortresses, positional sacrifice, paralysis in the middlegame, and maneuvering. A sacrifice could also be a deliberate exchange of a chess piece of higher value for an opponents piece of lower value any chess piece except the king may be sacrificed. Its a nice collection of 2450rated, 14yearold naroditskys notebook entries about positional chess. Positional chess sacrifices by mihai suba, improvement chess. The ultimate chess puzzle book paperback by emms, john very good. This will have a major impact on your positional progress. It should be fun to play through the games and the book can easily be used for. Topics covered include sacrifices to open lines for the pieces, sacrifices as a defensive weapon, the exchange sacrifice, the psychology of sacrifice. Buy a cheap copy of positional sacrifices book by neil mcdonald. Mastering positional sacrifices british chess news.
Pay half your life points and choose one flip monster you control, change it to facedown defense position, then to faceup defense position. Mastering positional chess paperback march 16, 2010. Anyone who wants to progress beyond this level and become a strong club player or a candidate master, needs to understand that somewhat mysteriouslooking resource, the positional sacrifice. Daniel started writing it when he realized that his lack of positional understanding was causing him to lose many games. Post books about positional sacrifice chess forums. It seems like the evaluation that the author gives is largely based on engine evaluation, so that gives me sufficient reason to be skeptical. Buy positional chess sacrifices by mihai suba from waterstones today. Oct 24, 2001 positional chess handbook 495 instructive positions from grandmaster games this complete guide, written by an israeli grandmaster, offers valuable insights in developing a more powerful strategic game. Because players usually try to hold on to their own pieces, offering a sacrifice can come. A sacrifice could also be a deliberate exchange of a chess piece of higher value for an opponents piece of lower value. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy mastering positional sacrifices book by merijn van delft. Merijn van delft takes you by the hand and not only teaches the essential technical knowhow, he also helps you to recognize the opportunities when to take the plunge. It was published by quality chess and has a total of 376 pages in the book.
Most sacrifices have a forcing aim in mind, but most profound of all are positional sacrifices where the end is impossible to foresee and thus fine judgment, understanding and intuition are required. Most chess players and theoreticians call the latter type a positional sacrifice. The book is both an anthology of best games and a teaching text on positional chess. Buy mastering positional sacrifices book by merijn van. Positional chess sacrifices analyzes positional sacrifices, which types of positions they work in, and why.
Secrets of positional chess book by drazen marovic 1. Scott believes the readers will learn how to sacrifice material intuitively with confidence. If this was just a collection of his games, i would be high on the book. I would say that this is an advanced book, perhaps suitable for aspiring professionals or semiprofessionals. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Positional chess sacrifices by mihai suba goodreads. Feb 17, 2021 details about positional chess by taulbut. Im looking for a chess book, that would help out someone like me, in the 14001600 range, in terms of strategy, planning, and positional play. Apr 21, 2019 please books about positional sacrifice here.
Positionallongterm sacrifices is a chess topic that engines often have trouble evaluating correctly, so engine lines are more likely to be incorrect than normal, and this book has tons of them. In chess, sacrificing material is the most dramatic way to try. Positional sacrifices by neil mcdonald, paperback barnes. Fundamental themes, typical positional sacrifices, testing the limits, and training.
Positional chess sacrifices by mihai suba 9781906552862. The decisionmaking process has to do with evaluation, and this normally depends on the strength and style of the chess player. This book contains loads of modern examples and instructive exercises. Start reading mastering positional sacrifices on your kindle in under a minute. Indeed, to sacrifice even a pawn for strategic and therefore intangible compensation is an immensely difficult action to undertake. Most chess games of beginners and postbeginners are decided by fairly straightforward tactics.
Positional sacrifices lead to forced recovery of the material lost with an improvement in position. Mihai suba is a romanian gm whose previous book, dynamic chess strategy, was highly acclaimed. Mastering positional sacrifices schachversand niggemann. International master merijn van delft has studied and loved positional sacrifices for as long as he can.
About the authormihai suba is a romanian gm whose previous book, dynamic chess strategy, was highly acclaimed by the critics and won the bcf book of the year prize. In my threads, i follow a pattern, approaching chess theory from different point of view. He became world junior chess champion in 2007, and now, at the age of 14, he is also the youngest published chess author in history. Positional chess sacrifices by mihai suba chessbase india. The art of sacrifice in chess by rudolf spielmann, paperback.
Mihai suba is a romanian gm whose previous book, dynamic chess. Merijn van delft is an international master from the netherlands. Merijn van delft takes you by the hand and not only teaches the essential technical knowhow, he also helps you to. A practical guide to a vital skill in chess by merijn van delft 2020, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay. In a book mostly filled with inspirational examples of glowing positional sacrifices, we should keep our feet on the ground and remember that a tempting sacrifice will not always have the desired effect. Positional chess sacrifices by mihai suba, paperback. He has been a chess trainer for more than two decades and created instructional material both online and offline. Most sacrifices have a forcing aim in mind, but most profound of all are positional sacrifices where the end is impossible to foresee and. Apr 16, 2012 in chess, sacrificing material is the most dramatic way to try to seize the advantage. This book, positional sacrifices, is interesting and original. I do tons of tactics problems daily rated about 1740 on chesstempo, and 1650 in tt, and so i do know a lot of patterns and basics of tactics. Secrets of positional chess has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. In your post name the title, author, and if needed publisher of the book.
The examples are generally well chosen and the sacrifices are generally nonmainline theory sacrifices, so this book is likely to have many examples which arent effectively covered elsewhere. Not many authors have examined the subject of sacrifices for purely positional gain. I really like the book because it offers insight with excellent examples and enough explanation to enable the reader to improve. Topics covered include sacrifices to open lines for the pieces, sacrifices as a defensive weapon, the exchange sacrifice, the psychology of sacrifice and much more. Positional chess by taulbut, shaun paperback book the fast free shipping. Positional chess sacrifices paperback april 1, 2012. I like to buy and read new general chess books during. Most competitive players are very familiar with the idea of a sacrificial checkmating attack, but the positional sacrifice has been strangely neglected.
He is an extremely talented author, who rivals seirawan and silman at explaining positional concepts. Giving up a rook for a knight in many sicilians, which may be simply routine for a grandmaster, may look profound or even inconceivable to the eyes of an amateur. A dramatic sacrifice might seem like the best way to achieve a dazzling, comefrombehind victory, however, the outcome of most chess matches, depends on the participants positional skills. We have discussed both queen sacrifices and positional sacrifices, but to lump them together appears illogical to the point of absurdity. Post books about positional sacrifice the art of sacrifice in chess, 21st century edition by rudolf spielmann the modern chess sacrifice by. Playing a positional sacrifice will always require courage.
This book is probably most helpful for tournament chess players centered around the classb range. Such sacrifices are usually a mystery to average players, but acclaimed author and grandmaster mihai suba explains the secrets of this entertaining technique. Pdf excerpt in chess, sacrificing material is the most dramatic way to try. Mastering positional sacrifices is bound to become a modernday classic. Positional chess sacrifices by mihai suba, improvement. Aug 01, 2012 in chess, sacrificing material is the most dramatic way to try to seize the advantage. Each chapter is sorted either by opening, type of opening, or type of sacrifice. Discard one card, then choose 2 faceup monsters on the field, change them to facedown defense position. Isbn 9781906552862 376 pages published 16 april 2012 in optija i bought subas recent book positional chess sacrifices from him.
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