Product Description

The Torre Attack is a very attractive system for White as it allows this player to set the agenda from the outset, preventing many counterattacking systems. It has quick-strike potential if Black is careless or unfamiliar with the subtleties. The "Guide to the Torre Attack" offers user-friendly, detailed coverage from an award-winning author of this popular chess opening. It explains the main themes and picks out the critical variations of the Torre Attack, while focusing on the ideas and systems that are of most relevance to the practical player. The unique GAMBIT system makes it easy to use the book to the maximum practical advantage. "Quick Summaries introduce the main themes of each system, where appropriate suggesting a coherent repertoire of reliable lines. Then comes detailed, unbiased coverage of all the critical lines, for reference and detailed study. Whether you're looking for a quick introduction to an opening system for surprise use, a refresher course in a favorite opening or to research an opening deeply, the GAMBIT guide is the ideal choice.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1321978 in Books
• Published on: 2000-02
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

About the Author
FIDE Master Graham Burgess holds the world record for marathon blitz chess playing. He is a highly versatile chess writer, his sixteen previous books ranging from general guides for relatively inexperienced players to high-level theoretical manuals. His "Mammoth Book of Chess" won the 1997 British Chess Federation Book of the Year Award.