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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “pristine copy, read once”
- ISBN
- 9781936277490
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mongoose Press
ISBN-10
1936277492
ISBN-13
9781936277490
eBay Product ID (ePID)
203641318
Product Key Features
Book Title
Hacking Up the King
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Chess
Genre
Games & Activities
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
10.9 Oz
Item Length
8.9 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
Is it possible to learn how to attack your opponent's king from a book? Guidelines and verbal explanations are fine, argues David Eggleston, but there is no substitute for the hard work of carefully analyzing the complex position that's on the chessboard in front of you.The author, Britain's newest International Master, invites you to go deeply into typical sharp situations where it may - or may not - be possible to put the enemy monarch to the sword: opposite-side castling, slash-and-burn Sicilians, even mating attacks in the endgame. In the process, you will hone your judgment and develop the analytical skills needed to decide if and when to take the plunge.Emanuel Lasker, the second world chess champion, proclaimed that, "Chess is a fight!" David Eggleston brings that idea vividly to life in this collection of recent international-level battles., Is it possible to learn how to attack your opponent's king from a book? Guidelines and verbal explanations are fine, argues David Eggleston, but there is no substitute for the hard work of carefully analyzing the complex position that's on the chessboard in front of you. The author, Britain's newest International Master, invites you to go deeply into typical sharp situations where it may - or may not - be possible to put the enemy monarch to the sword: opposite-side castling, slash-and-burn Sicilians, even mating attacks in the endgame. In the process, you will hone your judgment and develop the analytical skills needed to decide if and when to take the plunge. Emanuel Lasker, the second world chess champion, proclaimed that, "Chess is a fight!" David Eggleston brings that idea vividly to life in this collection of recent international-level battles., The ability to determine when conditions are suitable for attacking the opposing king is critical to successful chess play. Readers will hone this skill while learning valuable techniques to force the enemy monarch out of his fortress., Is it possible to learn how to attack your opponent s king from a book? Guidelines and verbal explanations are fine, argues David Eggleston, but there is no substitute for the hard work of carefully analyzing the complex position that s on the chessboard in front of you. The author, Britain s newest International Master, invites you to go deeply into typical sharp situations where it may or may not be possible to put the enemy monarch to the sword: opposite-side castling, slash-and-burn Sicilians, even mating attacks in the endgame. In the process, you will hone your judgment and develop the analytical skills needed to decide if and when to take the plunge. Emanuel Lasker, the second world chess champion, proclaimed that, Chess is a fight David Eggleston brings that idea vividly to life in this collection of recent international-level battles."
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- 0***a (10)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller offered a hard-to-find chess book in "like new" condition at an excellent price. He also allowed me to combine the purchase of two books with only one shipping charge. The book arrived several days ahead of schedule, well-packaged and in the condition described. This is a professional bookseller from whom I look forward to purchasing more books from his outstanding chess book collection in the near future!chess opening Sicilian Sveshnikov tree fragments explained paperback (#405746426953)
- s***c (225)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBooks were packaged in a cardboard box with additional packing materials to minimize potential damage in shipping and to protect the Excellent Value and arrived in Like New condition as described.
- i***m (107)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePerfect condition, even better than described, well packed, quick service, great communication. Literally everything that an eBay seller should be. Would buy from you again 100%. Thank you!