Franco: Attacking chess in the 21st Century (hardcover)

Autor: Franco, Zenon
Verlag / Hersteller: Zenonchess Ediciones
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: hardcover
Seiten: 254

Learn Attacking Play Through Modern Grandmaster Games

Attacking Chess in the 21st Century by Grandmaster Zenón Franco presents 36 decisive attacking games from recent decades, organized across four thematic chapters.

The book moves beyond isolated tactics to show how successful attacks develop across all phases of play—from setup through execution to brilliant finish. Each game traces the strategic choices and positional decisions that made the attack possible, not just the final combination.

Franco examines how modern engine analysis has reshaped both preparation and practical play, giving readers insight into how top players think about attacking positions in the contemporary game.

Highlights

• 36 attacking games from the 21st century with complete analysis and strategic context
• Covers all phases of attacking play, from position construction to tactical breakthrough
• Shows the influence of engine analysis on modern attacking patterns and preparation
• Each game includes biographical notes, event context, and practical lessons
• Learn from a Grandmaster's perspective on what makes an attack work in practice

A practical study of attacking chess that emphasizes understanding over memorization.

FAQ

What kind of games are covered in this book?
The 36 games are attacking victories from the 21st century, selected to show both brilliant finishes and the complete strategic journey that led to them. Each game illustrates how players construct favorable positions before launching their attack.

Does the book discuss computer analysis?
Yes. Franco examines how engine analysis has influenced modern attacking play, both in preparation and during actual games. This provides insight into how contemporary grandmasters approach attacking positions with computer support.

What lessons follow each game?
Each game is preceded by brief biographical information and event context, then followed by highlighted lessons that distill the key ideas and patterns relevant to attacking play.

254 Seiten, gebunden, 1. Auflage 2023, englisch

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