Pawn sacrifices are incredibly common in chess games, and yet for some unknown reason they have been rather neglected in chess literature...until now. In this pioneering work, Timothy Taylor uncovers the secrets of pawn sacrifices, highlighting the many reasons for their success and indicating the ideal situations in which pawn sacrifices work. The ability to handle pawn sacrifices is one of the most important skills in chess, and enhancing this skill will undoubtedly improve your understanding and results. This book will show you how to do this.

About the Author
International Master Timothy Taylor is an experienced tournament player who has enjoyed several notable successes, including winning the US Open. He is also a renowned chess writer; one of his previous books, How to Defeat the Smith-Morra Gambit, became a US Chess Federation bestseller, while his first book for Everyman Chess, Bird's Opening, provoked much positive interest. Outside of chess, he is the author of two published novels, Elaine the Fair and Amanda, and he also directed the film Wicked Pursuits.

Reviews
It is obvious from Taylor's writing that he still has a sense of enthusiasm for chess that is both refreshing as well as inspiring. Michael Jeffreys reviewing Tim Taylor's Bird's Opening for Chessville.com.



Book Information
ISBN 9781857445657
Author Timothy Taylor
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Everyman Chess
Publisher Everyman Chess
Weight(grams) 21g