New Art of Defence in Chess

by Andrew Soltis

Most chess games are not won � they are lost. Many instructional chess books tell you how to improve a position when it is already (or may be) favourable. This book offers help when you definitely do not have the advantage. Every chess player needs a sound arsenal of defensive techniques. This book covers them all � counterplay, when to accept sacrifices, how to anticipate short- and long-term threats, and how to minimise losses. It also helps you create a strong underlying psychological framework for defensive technique � it teaches you how to stay cool under fire, how to stonewall and how to exploit your opponent's weaknesses.

Genres: Chess, Games, Nonfiction

338 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1975

Reviews

[Liquidlasagna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simply an amazing book with complex positions and thought notes

crank out your chess computer and find all the holes in what Soltis presents with Master play!

a deeply satisfying book, and the cloth hardcover is beautiful to hold, but the algebraic version is much easier on the brain

[Joeri Dassen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great games and puzzles

[Neo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have not read it yet but I think it is highly instructive for players that cannot defend