Yet given the frequency of such offensives, it's certainly worthwhile investing a good amount of time on honing the ability to defend properly.  In this valuable and entertaining book, Angus Dunnington arms the reader with all the necessary skills to be able to cope with vicious assaults on his or her king.  Using illustrative games, Dunnington investigates in depth defensive ideas such as blockading, giving up material and the timely launch of counterattacks.  Read this book and defend with confidence!

As is commonplace with the renowned Starting Out series, there are an abundance of notes, tips and warnings throughout the book to help the improving player.  Starting Out: Defensive Play is perfect for those who have previously honed their chess skills with the earlier books Starting Out in Chess andTips for Young Players.

• Includes all aspects of defensive play
• Sharpens tactical and combinative awareness
• Ideal for the improving player

English International Master Angus Dunnington is a well-respected and popular personality on the international chess tournament circuit.  He is also a successful chess teacher, who has coached many of Britain's top junior players.  Earlier works for Everyman include Chess Psychology and Blunders.

Specifications:

• Paperback: 152 pages
• Publisher: Everyman Chess; 1st edition (September 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches