Synopses & Reviews
It was the chess legend Philidor who wrote: The pawns are the soul of chess, and yet it is these modest infantrymen who are always the first to die for the cause. Pawn sacrifices are incredibly common in chess games, and yet for some unknown reason they have been rather neglected in chess literature... until now.
In this pioneering work, Timothy Taylor carries out an in-depth study of this significant subject. Using an abundance of instructive examples, Taylor uncovers the secrets of pawn sacrifices, highlighting the many reasons for their success, indicating the ideal situations in which pawn sacrifices work, as well as showing positions in which they are not so effective. The ability to handle pawn sacrifices is one of the most important skills in chess, and enhancing this skill will undoubtedly improve your understanding and results. This book will show you how to do this.
*An enlightening and entertaining guide to pawn sacrifices
*Covers essential tactical and positional ideas
*Written by a battle-hardened professional player
Review
It is obvious from Taylors writing that he still has a sense of enthusiasm for chess that is both refreshing as well as inspiring.
Michael Jeffreys reviewing Tim Taylors Birds Opening for Chessville.com.
Synopsis
Pawn sacrifices are incredibly common in chess games, and yet for some unknown reason they have been rather neglected in chess literature... until now.
In this pioneering work, Timothy Taylor uncovers the secrets of pawn sacrifices, highlighting the many reasons for their success and indicating the ideal situations in which pawn sacrifices work. The ability to handle pawn sacrifices is one of the most important skills in chess, and enhancing this skill will undoubtedly improve your understanding and results. This book will show you how to do this.
Synopsis
In this landmark book, Timothy Taylor uncovers the secrets of pawn sacrifices, highlighting the many reasons for their success, and indicating the ideal situations in which they work.
About the Author
International Master Timothy Taylor is an experienced tournament player and a well-known chess writer. His first book for Everyman Chess, Birds Opening, provoked much positive interest from reviewers and players alike.