Libro en inglés

Todo jugador de ajedrez, desde nivel principiante a campeón del mundo, adora ganar partidas mediante un magnífico juego de ataque. Sin embargo, si no la mayoría de las veces, los ataques terminan en victoria debido a una defensa inadecuada. Esto puede deberse a un mal cálculo táctico, o quizás a una falta de comprensión fundamental de los principios de la defensa. Además, muchos ataques que se lanzan carecen de fundamento, pero triunfan porque muchos jugadores se sienten incómodos cuando se ven forzados a defenderse y cometen errores. En este libro, del altamente experimentado autor Neil McDonald, se tratan estos temas. La defensa es un aspecto fundamental en ajedrez.

Every chessplayer, from beginner to world champion, loves to win a game with a brilliant attacking display. However many, if not most, attacks that end in victory do so due to inaccurate defence. This may be due to simple tactical miscalculation or perhaps a more fundamental misunderstanding of the important principles of defence. Furthermore, many attacks that are launched are simply unsound but succeed because many players feel uncomfortable when forced to defend, get flustered and make mistakes. In this book, highly experienced chess author and coach, Neil McDonald addresses these issues. Defensive skill is crucial in chess. Good, accurate defence can win a game just as well as a fine attacking display can, so expertise in this department is essential for any player wishing to improve their game. With thorough explanations, questions, and exercises, this book provides fascinating material to enable you to hone your defensive skill and not feel intimidated when your opponent hurls pieces at your king. Neil McDonald became a grandmaster in 1996 and a FIDE trainer in 2017. He is a regular coach of the England Junior team at international events. Neil has written numerous books on openings, endgames, tactics and strategy as well as biographies of famous players. He lives in Gravesend in Kent, England.