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.
Disarm your opponent with the element of surprise. This deeply researched book, devoted to the important aspects of chess psychology, presents a whole new way of understanding the game.
All chess players know the impact of a surprising move in a game of chess. The victim is disorienated and often blunders in reply, while the player landing the surprise feels invigorated, lusting for the battle ahead.
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.
Disarm your opponent with the element of surprise. This deeply researched book, devoted to the important aspects of chess psychology, presents a whole new way of understanding the game.
All chess players know the impact of a surprising move in a game of chess. The victim is disorienated and often blunders in reply, while the player landing the surprise feels invigorated, lusting for the battle ahead.
Contents
006 Symbols
007 Introduction
011 1 Surprise in Chess
016 2 The Theory of Surprise
024 3 The Five Faces of Surprise in Chess
058 4 Special Cases of Chess Surprise
065 5 More About Surprise in Chess
086 6 The Way Players Experience Surprise
101 7 Summary
104 8 Assorted Surprises
108 Solutions
111 Index of Players ans Composers
Amatzia Avni
Top