Secrets of Spectacular Chess

by Jonathan Levitt

t was the brilliance and beauty of tactical blows that captivated me in early childhood. - World Champion Garry Kasparov It is an eye for dazzling combinations and an instinct for the paradoxical that has helped players like Alekhine, Tal and Kasparov surprise and overwhelm their opponents. A well-tuned aesthetic sense not only motivates top players but also confers on them a decisive practical advantage. You too can help yourself develop precisely that sense and instinct by following the examples in this fascinating exploration of chess beauty. 222 pages. Written for the practical player, but full of superb examples from all fields of chess. Will develop your understanding and appreciation of spectacular chess ideas. Examines aspects of chess not previously touched upon in the literature of the game. Helps you improve your combinative vision and your ability to surprise your opponent.

Genres: Chess

222 pages, Paperback

First published March 5, 1995

About the author

New to goodreads (2021)...Spent many years as a professional chess player/teacher/writer and my first books were in this field. Obtained the grandmaster title around 30 years ago. Due to health issues (an arthritic condition) i was forced to retire from the demanding life of travelling around the world and playing tournaments. The last two decades my only source of income has been from betting on live cricket.

In 2020 during lockdown, I wrote my first non-chess book: Contemplating Comedy. It is a compilation of humour and ideas and hopefully a lot of fun. You can read the start of the book (and see about ten reader reviews) here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Contemplatin...

Buffy the cockapoo is in charge of marketing and needs to sell more copies if she is going to get any more biscuits.

Happy reading...

Reviews

[Marty Cortinas · Rating 5 out of 5]

My rating is based on the first edition. I haven't seen this edition. An amazing chess book.