Sokolov: Sacrifice and Initiative in Chess Holz “You read [Fischer's Boys' Life

“You read [Fischer's Boys' Life columns] to see what was going on in that remarkable mind

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Countless brilliant games are testament to his creative power

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And how can we better recognize the warning signs

Sokolov: Sacrifice and Initiative in Chess Holz “You read [Fischer's Boys' LifeSacrifice and Initiative in Chess is an entertaining and instructive guide, packed with useful advice, sparkling examples and practical exercises. The sacrifice is one of the most beautiful and complex elements of chess. Giving up material in order to gain an advantage is often the most difficult decision a player has to take during a game. It can also be the most rewarding. Ivan Sokolov, a true grandmaster of attack, presents a set of practical tools