King's Gambit
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few chess openings carry the dramatic weight and tactical fire of the King's Gambit, and in this authoritative work, two of the Soviet chess world's most formidable minds dissect it with surgical precision. Viktor Korchnoi, one of the greatest grandmasters in history, and renowned trainer Vladimir Zak present a comprehensive study of this legendary opening, in which White sacrifices a pawn on the second move to seize the initiative and wage an aggressive war for the centre — a gambit that has decided the fates of kings and champions alike for centuries. Rooted in the rich tradition of Soviet chess scholarship, the work combines rigorous theoretical analysis with deeply practical insight, illustrating the razor-sharp lines and hidden subtleties that have made the King's Gambit both feared and beloved. Korchnoi's competitive genius and Zak's pedagogical mastery combine to produce a text that instructs players of all levels, from ambitious club competitors to seasoned tournament players. Whether you are drawn to its romantic swashbuckling spirit or its concrete theoretical demands, this volume will leave you wondering — do you dare to accept the gambit?
Author: Viktor Korchnoi, Vladimir Zak
Format: Paperback
Published: 1986, Batsford
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few chess openings carry the dramatic weight and tactical fire of the King's Gambit, and in this authoritative work, two of the Soviet chess world's most formidable minds dissect it with surgical precision. Viktor Korchnoi, one of the greatest grandmasters in history, and renowned trainer Vladimir Zak present a comprehensive study of this legendary opening, in which White sacrifices a pawn on the second move to seize the initiative and wage an aggressive war for the centre — a gambit that has decided the fates of kings and champions alike for centuries. Rooted in the rich tradition of Soviet chess scholarship, the work combines rigorous theoretical analysis with deeply practical insight, illustrating the razor-sharp lines and hidden subtleties that have made the King's Gambit both feared and beloved. Korchnoi's competitive genius and Zak's pedagogical mastery combine to produce a text that instructs players of all levels, from ambitious club competitors to seasoned tournament players. Whether you are drawn to its romantic swashbuckling spirit or its concrete theoretical demands, this volume will leave you wondering — do you dare to accept the gambit?