Sokolov: Sacrifice and Initiative in Chess Spielmaterial openings experts Alexander Raetsky and

openings experts Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik study the typical plans and tactics for both White and Black in this complex opening

the authors have written a work that ends up transcending its subject-matter

The overall aim in each opening is to reach an interesting position (ideally with some advantage

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Sokolov: Sacrifice and Initiative in Chess Spielmaterial openings experts Alexander Raetsky andSacrifice and Initiative in Chess is an entertaining and instructive guide, packed with useful advice, sparkling examples and practical exercises. The sacrifice is one of the most beautiful and complex elements of chess. Giving up material in order to gain an advantage is often the most difficult decision a player has to take during a game. It can also be the most rewarding. Ivan Sokolov, a true grandmaster of attack, presents a set of practical tools