{"product_id":"engqvist-ulf-the-attacker-56-thrilling-games-from-swedens-chess-legend","title":"Engqvist: Ulf - the Attacker - 56 Thrilling Games from Sweden's Chess Legend (hardcover)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAttacking Chess from a Positional Master\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUlf Andersson, Swedish chess legend and world number 4, combined strategic mastery with surprising attacking prowess. Thomas Engqvist's Ulf – the Attacker presents 56 thrilling games that showcase both sides of Andersson's genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection reveals how Andersson seized the initiative from solid positions and converted quiet situations into decisive victories. The games serve as practical lessons in converting positional advantage into concrete attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for intermediate to advanced players, the book balances entertainment with instruction, offering models for both positional understanding and tactical execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e56 complete games plus 16 additional game snippets from Andersson's career\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of attacking combinations emerging from positional foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsight into endgame technique and conversion of advantages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning resource for players seeking to improve both strategy and tactics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Swedish International Master Thomas Engqvist, chess coach with over 40 years of experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA practical study of how positional mastery translates into winning attacks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the book cover only attacking games, or does it include positional play as well?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book focuses on Andersson's attacking games, but explicitly shows how his attacks emerge from positional understanding. Many games demonstrate his skill at finding tactical opportunities within strategically superior positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the playing strength recommended for this book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is aimed at intermediate to advanced chess players. It assumes solid knowledge of basic tactics and strategy, and benefits readers looking to deepen their understanding of practical attack and endgame conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else is included besides the main 56 games?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to the 56 complete games, the book contains 16 game snippets—shorter instructive fragments from Andersson's play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New in Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57992615723390,"sku":"9789083483443","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/9243_2.jpg?v=1788906387","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/en\/products\/engqvist-ulf-the-attacker-56-thrilling-games-from-swedens-chess-legend","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}