"The beauty of a game of chess is usually appraised, and with good reason, according to the sacrifices it contains. On principle we incline to rate a sacrificial game more highly than a positional game. Instinctively we place the moral value above the scientific. We honor Capablanca, but our hearts beat higher when Morphy’s name is mentioned." — Introduction. Perhaps the strongest Austrian-born grandmaster of the20th century, Rudolf Spielmann (1883–1942) defeated such world-class opponents as Nimzovich, Tartakower, Bogoljubov — and even the great Capablanca. Among the reasons for his success was his mastery of the art of sacrifice. In this ground-breaking classic, distilled from 40 years of tournament play, he outlines the hard-won lessons that enable a player to win games by giving up pieces! Drawing on dozens of his own games against such topflight players as Schlechter, Tartakower, Bogoljubov, Reti, Rubinstein and Tarrasch, Spielmann describes and analysis various type of sacrifices: (positional, for gain, mating) and real sacrifices: (for development, obstructive, preventive, line-clearance, vacating, deflecting and more). The result was the first systematic attempt to explain and exploit the theory of chess sacrifice; it remains an extremely helpful and useful weapon in the arsenal of chess players at every level.

The Art of Sacrifice in Chess (Dover Chess)

Humor & Entertainment

Spielmann, Rudolf

Puzzles & Games

Dover Publications

The 21st Century Edition of Spielmannâ€™s Classic Work Austrian Grandmaster Rudolf Spielmannâ€™s The Art of Sacrifice in Chess first appeared in the mid-1930s. It was immediately recognized as a classic, a masterpiece that examined the nature of chess sacrifices. In this modernized, 21st century edition, all of Spielmannâ€™s original work has been preserved. The antiquated English Descriptive Notation has been replaced with modern Figurine Algebraic, and German grandmaster Karsten MÃ¼ller has added his own notes to Spielmannâ€™s original text. But the German grandmaster has gone far beyond simply inserting clarifying commentary. MÃ¼ller has virtually doubled the size of the original work by adding eleven new chapters, including: The Greek Gift Sacrifice Bxh2/7+; Disaster on g7; The Achillesâ€™ Heel f7; Strike at the Edge; Destroying the Kingâ€™s Shelter; Sacrifices on f6; Sacrifices on e6; The Magic of Mikhail Tal; Shirovâ€™s Sacrifices; and The Fine Art of Defense. In addition, there are exercises at the end of each new chapter to help you hone your skill of sacrificing. â€œGrandmaster Karsten MÃ¼llerâ€™s notes to the original text, along with the new material, brilliantly complements Spielmannâ€™s classic work. A welcome addition to any chessplayerâ€™s libraryâ€¦â€ â€“ Garry Kasparov

The Art of Sacrifice in Chess, 21st Century Edition

Russell Enterprises, Inc.

L'Art du sacrifice aux échecs

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Richtig Opfern

Beyer, Joachim Verlag

"Tactics," said a famous chessmaster, "is 99% of chess." It follows that the most effective way to increase your playing strength is to master the tactical aspect of chess. But there's a knack to playing sacrifices and combinations A few of us are born with this knack, but most of us have to acquire it. There is no surer or easier or more enjoyable way to acquire this vital chess skill than by studying Rudolf Spielmann's authoritative work on "the art of sacrifice in chess." The basic idea expounded in Spielmann's classic is that you can win games by giving up material. The different types of sacrifices and combinations are classified and explained, so that you can recognize them and exploit them in your own games. In all cases, these sacrifices are attractively illustrated by some of the most beautiful games played by Spielmann in forty years of international and match competition with the world's greatest masters. In this book you will get the benefit of the great masters games and experience. Spielmann's ideas have stood the test of time and hardest kind of practice. His instructions are practical and pointed. Every chessplayer will relish Spielmann's masterpieces and find in them a source of inspiration for his own games.

Art of Sacrifice in Chess

Ishi Press

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