SECRETS OF ATTACKING CHESS (Mihail Marin)
192 pages (248
mm by 172 mm).
£16.99/$28.95/€22,95
In his previous work, Secrets
of Chess Defence, Mihail Marin examined the task facing the defender.
Now he considers the other side of the coin. In this wide-ranging treatise, he
discusses many topics including: the balance between attack and defence; the
premises for starting a successful attack; advantage in development; intuitive
sacrifices; typical scenarios. The book features many practical examples from
top-level play.
Mihail Marin is a strong grandmaster from Romania. He
achieved his first major success in international chess by qualifying for the
interzonals in 1987. He has won the Romanian Championship on two occasions and
has played in seven Olympiads. For several years he was editor of the magazine
Chess Extrapress.
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sample from the book.
"He writes with passion…his enthusiasm is infectious."
- Johannes Fischer, KARL
"...the insights into the vision of a grandmaster, that
Marin generously and delightfully offers, in any event enhance the perspective
of the reader." - Fernando Offermann, Berliner Schachverband
"Rich in ideas, high quality reading" - Dr Erik Rausch,
Rochade
"From these [games] can every attentive reader profit an
amount and simultaneously get a little glimpse into the sheer inexhaustible
complexity of the royal game." - Dr W. Schweizer, Rochade
"The final chapter gives a warning in relying too much on
computer analysis in your attacking play because computer analysis tends to be
too materialistic. A useful text to help you study this topic. Highly
Recommended." - Paul Dunn, Australian Chess
"Very interesting and original material that will provide
much food for thought. Highly recommended." - Phil Adams,
www.btinternet.com/~cccs.chess
"A quick glance at Secrets of Attacking Chess might
prove somewhat intimidating. While there is plenty of explanatory prose Marin
believes in backing up his conclusions with concrete analysis. A closer look
reveals that Marin has a definite pedagogical bent and has taken pains to
sprinkle instructive comments throughout the book that are destined to stay
with the reader. Highly Recommended." - IM John Donaldson, on
Silman's website
"It's impossible for a brief review to capture what a feast
of ideas this is..." - Derek Grimmell,
Chesscafe.com
"For those who appreciate an original work and some very
impressive analysis, Secrets of Attacking Chess is highly recommended.
It fully cements Marin's reputation as an excellent author, while being a most
enjoyable and inspiring work to read and study." - Richard Palliser,
Yorkshire Chess Association
"In very clear and structured ways, Marin shows how to build
up attacks that are likely to succeed, but he also helps the reader to
appreciate that one must sometimes battle out a very long and hard duel,
finishing in the endgame." - Paul Motwani, The Scotsman |
