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Surprise in Chess

by Amatzia Avni

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Publisher Comments:

All chess players know the impact of a surprising move in a game of chess. The victim is disoriented and often blunders in reply, while the player landing the surprise feels invigorated, lusting for the battle ahead. It is thus quite a surprise in itself that this is the first book devoted to this important practical aspect of chess psychology. Avni, a highly experienced and respected chess writer, provides a detailed understanding of the many ways of surprising the opponent. This is far more than a list of tips for how to find startling moves. Avni explains a whole theory of surprise, which the reader can absorb and make a fundamental part of his approach to chess. The book includes games where surprise played a major role, annotated by Grandmasters Ronen Har-Zvi, Gad Rechlis, Eran Liss, Ilan Manor, Ram Soffer and International master Artur Kogan. FIDE Master Amatzia Avni is a psychologist. He has written several acclaimed works on chess, including 'Creative Chess' and 'Danger in Chess,' both published by Cadogan. (5 11/16' X 8 1/4', 112 pages, index, illustrations)

Synopsis:

This book is devoted to the important practical aspects of chess psychology. Avni, a highly experienced and respected chess writer, provides detailed understanding of the many ways of surprising an opponent. This is far more than a list of tips for how to find startling moves. Avni explains the whole theory of surprise, which the reader can absorb and make a fundamental part of his approach to chess.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781857442106
Author:
Avni, Amatzia
Publisher:
Everyman Chess
Location:
London
Subject:
Chess - Specific Strategies
Subject:
Chess
Subject:
Chess - General
Subject:
Chess
Edition Number:
First edition
Edition Description:
First
Publication Date:
March 1998
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
112
Dimensions:
8.26x5.73x.32 in. .36 lbs.

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