Rudolph Spielmann Master Of Invention

by McDonald, Neil

• ISBN13: 9781857444063
• ISBN10: 185744406X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-01
• Publisher: Everyman Chess

Summary

Rudolph Spielmann was one of the most fearsome attacking players in the history of chess. He was very much from the so-called "Romantic School," where gambits were always accepted and checkmating the king was the only real thought of the players. His love of the King's Gambit and similar aggressive openings earned him the respect of his peers early in his career and he went on to become one of the strongest Grandmasters of his time. His philosophy on chess could be summed up by his quote: "A good sacrifice is one that is not necessarily sound but leaves your opponent dazed and confused." In this book, Neil McDonald takes a look back at how Spielmann overcame his opponents in dazzling style, carefully choosing and analyzing some of Spielmann's most glorious attacks and famous combinations. A deep study of his games cannot fail to entertain and inspire any true chess enthusiast. >Includes Spielmann's most brilliant sacrificial games >Ideal for the attacking-minded chess players >Perfect for sharpening tactical ability

Author Biography

English Grandmaster Neil McDonald is an experienced and successful player on the international chess circuit. He is a respected chess coach, who has trained many of England's strongest junior players. McDonald is also a talented chess writer and has many outstanding works to his name. Earlier Everyman Chess books include Concise Chess Openings and Starting Out: The Dutch.

Table of Contents

Introduction	5	(2)
1 Rudolf Spielmann: Biography and Best Games	7	(16)
2 The Bountiful Bishop	23	(15)
3 The Noble Knight	38	(12)
4 Rampaging Rooks	50	(12)
5 Pawn Power	62	(14)
6 Terrifying Tactics	76	(21)
7 Catching the King in the Centre	97	(12)
8 Storming the Kingside	109	(14)
9 Solutions to Puzzles	123	(20)
Index of Opponents	143