Art of Attack in Chess Paperback – January 1, 1999

Excellent strategy guide for playing chess.

excellent book on proper attacking strategy. this book will definitely improve your chess game.

A simple question, are you ready to win? If you are then this is your book! You will need to have a basic understanding of chess of the fundamental skills of tactics like Forks, Skewers, Pins, etc. You will need to read the book with a Chess board set up in front of you so you can move the pieces as you read to see it in action. It is a very large book so you will be reading through it for a while. This is quite simply the best book on attacking in chess ever written. Show me a master and I'll show you someone who has read this book and probably still has it in their library at home.As with most books there are a few typos in the book. If you are familiar with reading chess books and chess notation then you will easily spot the errors and know what was intended. This algebraic notation version is the way to go. An updated must have. It is great for club players and beyond. I'd say 1300 - 2300 rated players will all gain from this book. If you are below 1300 (a novice or beginner) that just needs basic fundamentals and concepts rather than deep variations get "The Complete Chess Strategy Guide" by Jeremy Silman. This a great book for beginners that covers Openings, Middlegame, Attacking, Endgames, and more. You can read that book without a board set up in front of you as it's more conceptual than exact move variations.Enjoy.

This book is a super-classic, though no exercises to test, this does not matter,as this is not just a book of puzzles and so no need to give exercises for you to solve. In fact it is a bible of attack. After reading this book, your attacking power would be much, much improved and when solving those puzzles by John Nunn, Gallagher, combination motifs, manual of combinatioin etc, those previous difficult puzzels you cannot solve, may now be seem to be easy to you!!! Just look the the numerous reprints, so can have an idea how great this book is!!!! Now with the book in Algaebraic system, then there is no excuse not to buy it!!!!!!

I have recently reviewed a few other chess books here, and along with How To Re-Assess Your Chess, this is the only one of my five recent purchases that I enjoyed and benefitted from. It is one-sided, of course. If you want to know the best way to defend against this or that opening by white, you're outta luck. But it identifies several very useful patterns to watch for, whereby you can knock your opponent for a loop. I felt it improved my game, and was easy enough to understand, for a non-tournament player who probably plays to the 1200 level or so.

Great gift for a friend that likes chess. Really goes into depth about chess.

I acquired this book when I was ready to take my chess skills to the next level. I was a Class D player (1300s) at the time, and am now a Class C player hoping to break into Class B. The book presents a plethora of scenarios which are fun and challenging. It explains the moves and traps very well. I spent many weekends setting up the hypos on my chess board, and enjoyed every single trap, failure and explanation. Thanks to this book, my chess moves are much more refined than they used to be. Highly recommended.

It is a classic for a reason! I was hesitant to get this book at first. Now, I'm glad I got it! I know why a National Master recommend this book to me now.I'd recommend you have knowledge of strategy and basic tactics before going through this book. It's one of those books you'll continue to go back through as you become a stronger chess player.