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Sacking the Citadel: The History, Theory and Practice of the Classic Bishop Sacrifice
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Four hundred years ago, an Italian chess master, Gioachino Greco, discovered anextraordinary bishop sacrifice on h7 that often leads to checkmate or asignificant material advantage. More amazing still, he recorded the idea!This book chronicles the history of that idea, what many have come tocall the Classic Bishop sacrifice, from its discovery and formativeyears through its remarkably complex uses in modern chess.During the past century, several annotators have attempted to explainthe circumstances under which the sacrifice works, and when it doesnt.Edwards reviews their efforts and, in a spectacular ninth chapter,provides a modern classification. His taxonomy of the sacrifice iscomprehensive and full of pleasant surprises for beginners and even accomplishedmasters.This book represents a thematic approach to chess tactics and strategy.Careful readers will suddenly discover that they are able, quickly andaccurately, to see 510 moves or more ahead in these lines.Here you will find hundreds of carefully annotated games. Learn frombrilliant moves and strategies; and take full advantage of othersinstructive mistakes.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sacking the Citadel'? A: 'Sacking the Citadel' focuses on the Classic Bishop sacrifice in chess, exploring its history, theory, and practical applications over the centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Jon Edwards, who provides insights into the tactical aspects of the Classic Bishop sacrifice.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 400 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of chess tactics.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Sacking the Citadel'? A: 'Sacking the Citadel' was published on May 1, 2011.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in chess? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for beginners while also providing valuable insights for more experienced players.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in excellent condition for readers.
- Q: Does the book include annotated games? A: Yes, 'Sacking the Citadel' includes hundreds of carefully annotated games to help readers understand the concepts better.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other chess books? A: This book uniquely offers a thematic approach to chess tactics focused on the Classic Bishop sacrifice, along with a modern classification of its applications.
- Q: Can this book help improve my chess strategy? A: Yes, readers can expect to enhance their ability to see multiple moves ahead and improve their overall chess strategy through the concepts discussed in the book.