Surprise in Chess [Paperback]

Amatzia Avni (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1998

Written by a professional psychologist, this book explains the importance of suprise in disorienting and disarming an opponent in a game of chess. '

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From the Back Cover

All chess players know the impact of a surprising move in a game of chess. The victim is disoriented and often blunders in reply, while the player landing the surprise feels invigorated, lusting for the battle ahead. It is thus quite a surprise in itself that this is the first book devoted to this important practical aspect of chess psychology. Avni, a highly experienced and respected chess writer, provides a detailed understanding of the many ways of surprising the opponent. This is far more than a list of tips for how to find startling moves. Avni explains a whole theory of surprise, which the reader can absorb and make a fundamental part of his approach to chess. The book includes games where surprise played a major role, annotated by Grandmasters Ronen Har-Zvi, Gad Rechlis, Eran Liss, Ilan Manor, Ram Soffer and International master Artur Kogan. FIDE Master Amatzia Avni is a psychologist. He has written several acclaimed works on chess, including 'Creative Chess' and 'Danger in Chess,' both published by Cadogan. (5 11/16' X 8 1/4', 112 pages, index, illustrations)

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Everyman Chess; 1st edition (March 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1857442105
• ISBN-13: 978-1857442106
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,940,183 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)