This book is designed for chess enthusiasts who aspire to dominate the game by employing the wisdom, principles, strategies, and combinations utilized by the most accomplished players in history. This engaging book guides you on how to draw lessons from the remarkable combinations and sacrifices made by fourteen World Champions, how these champions leveraged these ingenious tactics to overpower their adversaries, and how they themselves became victims of these lethal surprise assaults.
Loaded with intriguing concepts, two hundred thoroughly annotated matches, a thousand diagrams, and valuable practical guidance for a player’s individual games, you’ll discover how to harness these potent tools, in straightforward language and game scenarios from the champions themselves. This outstanding book is guaranteed to elevate any player’s game to new heights.
INTRODUCING THE AUTHORS RAYMOND KEENE Grandmaster Raymond Keene, a victor of numerous tournaments and ex-British Champion, holds the record for being the most productive chess author globally, boasting over 100 books. Known as one of the most formidable competitors and leading theoreticians, Keene’s acclaim extends to his best-selling chess books and his collaborative work with World Champion Garry Kasparov and Eric Schiller on Batsford Chess Openings – the unrivaled top-selling reference guide on chess openings. Keene made history as the first British player to attain a ELD.E. Grandmaster norm, participated in eight Olympic chess teams, bagged a medal in the chess Olympiad, and received the title of Officer of the British Empire from Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his contributions to chess. He has served as the chess correspondent for The Spectator, London since 1977, and Thames Television since 1986. Additionally, he authors The London Times’ daily chess column.
ERIC SCHILLER Eric Schiller is a globally renowned chess analyst, author, and educator, celebrated for his seminal works on opening strategies. He has penned over 100 chess books, including the Cardoza Publishing’s series on openings, Gambit Chess Openings, World Champion Openings, Standard Chess Openings, and Unorthodox Chess Openings. Schiller holds the titles of National and Life Master, International organizer (F.I.D.E.), and is the official mentor for many of America’s elite young chess talents. Recently, he was reappointed as the official coach for America’s top under-18 players, representing the United States at the Chess World Championships. His experience includes overseeing world championship matches since 1983.
