The Art of Sacrifice in Chess, 21st Century Edition

The 21st Century Edition of Spielmannâ€TMs Classic Work Austrian Grandmaster Rudolf Spielmannâ€TMs The Art of Sacrifice in Chess first appeared in the mid-1930s. It was immediately recognized as a classic, a masterpiece that examined the nature of chess sacrifices. In this modernized, 21st century edition, all of Spielmannâ€TMs original work has been preserved. The antiquated English Descriptive Notation has been replaced with modern Figurine Algebraic, and German grandmaster Karsten MÃ1⁄4ller has added his own notes to Spielmannâ€TMs original text. But the German grandmaster has gone far beyond simply inserting clarifying commentary. MÃ1⁄4ller has virtually doubled the size of the original work by adding eleven new chapters, including: The Greek Gift Sacrifice Bxh2/7+; Disaster on g7; The Achillesâ€TM Heel f7; Strike at the Edge; Destroying the Kingâ€TMs Shelter; Sacrifices on f6; Sacrifices on e6; The Magic of Mikhail Tal; Shirovâ€TMs Sacrifices; and The Fine Art of Defense. There are exercises at the end of each new chapter to help you hone your skill of sacrificing. “Grandmaster Karsten MÃ1⁄4llerâ€TMs notes to the original text, along with the new material, brilliantly complements Spielmannâ€TMs classic work. A welcome addition to any chessplayerâ€TMs library…” – Garry Kasparov The 21st Century Edition of Spielmann's classic work. Austrian Grandmaster Rudolf Spielmann's The Art of Sacrifice in Chess first appeared in the mid-1930s. It was immediately recognized as a classic, a masterpiece that examined the nature of chess sacrifices. In this modernized, 21st century edition, all of Spielmann's original work has been preserved. The antiquated English Descriptive Notation has been replaced with modern Figurine Algebraic, and German grandmaster Karsten Muller has added his own notes to Spielmann s original text. But the German grandmaster has gone far beyond simply inserting clarifying commentary. Muller has virtually doubled the size of the original work by adding eleven new chapters, including: The Greek Gift Sacrifice Bxh2/7+; Disaster on g7; The Achilles Heel f7; Strike at the Edge; Destroying the King's Shelter; Sacrifices on f6; Sacrifices on e6; The Magic of Mikhail Tal; Shirov's Sacrifices; and The Fine Art of Defense. In addition, there are exercises at the end of each new chapter to help you hone your skill of sacrificing. Grandmaster Karsten Muller's notes to the original text, along with the new material, brilliantly complements Spielmann's classic work