Attacking Manual (Volume 1)

Attacking Manual (Volume 1) by Aagaard, Jacob. paperback edition. ISBN: 9789197600408.

Attacking Manuals 1 & 2 comprise the first thorough examination of the nature of dynamics in chess, and the principles explained in this book are relevant to every chess game played. In lively no-nonsense language, Aagaard explains how the best players in the world attack. The rules of attack (the exploitation of a dynamic advantage) are explained in an accessible and entertaining style. This groundbreaking work is well balanced between easily understandable examples, exercises and deep analysis. Volume 1 deals with bringing all the pieces into the action, momentum, color schemes, strongest and weakest points, and evolution/revolution. Attacking Manuals 1 & 2 were chosen as the English Chess Federation’s Book of the Year 2010.