A mating attack typically involves a build-up of forces, followed by an opening of lines, often involving a sacrifice. Once the enemy king is exposed, it is either checkmated, or only saved at a great cost in material. The puzzles in this book are pertinent to all these phases and involve questions of where to attack and what pieces to use.

Features:

• Attacking the king caught in the center Central breakthrough
• Standard sacrifices against the castled king
• The initiative
• Attacking on opposite sides
• Combinative themes
• Full solutions are included.

Simon Williams is a young international master from England who has gained a reputation for playing daring attacking chess. He has represented England in World and European Championships in various age groups, and has been a regular in the British Championship since his early teens. This is his second book for Gambit.

Specifications:

• Author: Williams
• Book Type: Paperback, 2004
• Notation: Figurine Notation
• Pages: 160