Mating the Castled King

About this book

Every chess player loves to win with a devastating attack. But even beginners know the importance of early castling so the most significant attacking strategies are those against a castled king. Danny Gormally sheds light on this vital area of the game arguing that pattern recognition is key to improvement. This book strips away the mystique surrounding successful attacking play and identifies several recurring motifs which can be applied to specific pawn structures and scenarios. Well-chosen model examples and test positions are complemented by the authors lively writing style and original terminology. Clobber your opponents with motifs such as the Shotgun and the Tower of Terror!