Defend Like the Tiger What You Can Learn from Tigran Petrosian's Extraordinary Defensive Skills |
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| Author:
| Bezgodov, Alexei |
| ISBN: | 978-90-5691-923-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2021 |
| Publisher: | Continental Sales, Inc.
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| Imprint: | New In Chess,Csi |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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Former Russian Champion Alexei Bezgodov explains to a wide range of players how they can employ the virtually unmatched defensive skills of Tigran Petrosian, the 9th World Champion. How to deal with pressure, how to anticipate threats or march you King out of danger even if it feels you are entering a minefield. That you should not hesitate to give up an exchange or spoil your own pawn structure if the position calls for it. How to find unlikely decoys and start a counterattack. In...
More DescriptionFormer Russian Champion Alexei Bezgodov explains to a wide range of players how they can employ the virtually unmatched defensive skills of Tigran Petrosian, the 9th World Champion. How to deal with pressure, how to anticipate threats or march you King out of danger even if it feels you are entering a minefield. That you should not hesitate to give up an exchange or spoil your own pawn structure if the position calls for it. How to find unlikely decoys and start a counterattack. In many training programs a serious analysis of the art of defense is lacking. That explains why most club players are much better at attacking than at coping with adversity and difficult positions. 'Defend Like Petrosian' points the way to creative solutions and will help you save lots of points.