The Marshall Attack
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Few chess openings carry the daring, swashbuckling legacy of the Marshall Attack — a bold gambit within the Ruy Lopez that has tested the greatest minds in competitive chess for over a century. In The Marshall Attack, R. G. Wade and T. D. Harding present a rigorous and authoritative examination of one of chess's most romantically aggressive opening systems, tracing its theoretical foundations from Frank Marshall's audacious 1918 surprise against José Raúl Capablanca through to its modern interpretations at the grandmaster level. The authors systematically dissect the key variations, strategic motifs, and tactical landmines that define this complex opening, equipping both aspiring club players and serious tournament competitors with the analytical tools needed to wield — or defuse — its attacking potential. Part of the respected Contemporary Chess Openings series under the general editorship of R. G. Wade, this volume reflects Batsford's enduring commitment to producing chess literature of the highest scholarly and practical standard. Wade and Harding write with clarity and precision, balancing dense theoretical content with instructive commentary that illuminates the deeper positional ideas at play. Whether you are drawn to the Marshall as White seeking to refute it or as Black looking to unleash its hidden venom, this essential reference will leave you asking one compelling question: are you bold enough to play it?
Author: R. G. Wade & T. D. Harding
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, B. T. Batsford Limited London
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Few chess openings carry the daring, swashbuckling legacy of the Marshall Attack — a bold gambit within the Ruy Lopez that has tested the greatest minds in competitive chess for over a century. In The Marshall Attack, R. G. Wade and T. D. Harding present a rigorous and authoritative examination of one of chess's most romantically aggressive opening systems, tracing its theoretical foundations from Frank Marshall's audacious 1918 surprise against José Raúl Capablanca through to its modern interpretations at the grandmaster level. The authors systematically dissect the key variations, strategic motifs, and tactical landmines that define this complex opening, equipping both aspiring club players and serious tournament competitors with the analytical tools needed to wield — or defuse — its attacking potential. Part of the respected Contemporary Chess Openings series under the general editorship of R. G. Wade, this volume reflects Batsford's enduring commitment to producing chess literature of the highest scholarly and practical standard. Wade and Harding write with clarity and precision, balancing dense theoretical content with instructive commentary that illuminates the deeper positional ideas at play. Whether you are drawn to the Marshall as White seeking to refute it or as Black looking to unleash its hidden venom, this essential reference will leave you asking one compelling question: are you bold enough to play it?