The Attacking Manual 1, 2.ª edición, de Jacob Aagaard (tapa blanda)

The Attacking Manual 1, 2nd edition is an English-language chess book by Jacob Aagaard on attacking play, dynamic advantages and the practical reasons an attack works.

What this book covers

This is the first volume in Aagaard’s Attacking Manual series. It explores the key ideas behind successful attacking chess, including bringing all your pieces into play, choosing the right moment to act, colour complexes, strong and weak squares, and the author’s own concept of evolution/revolution. Just as importantly, it explains not only how an attack succeeds, but why it becomes possible in the first place.

That makes it a useful study book for club and tournament players who want a deeper understanding of initiative and practical attacking methods, rather than a collection of memorised patterns. The clear, direct style also makes it suitable for self-study and regular training.

Inside the book

• clear explanations of attacking principles in chess
• examples drawn from practical play by strong players
• exercises to check your understanding
• detailed analysis of positions and dynamic mechanisms
• a practical approach to building and using the initiative

The book was named English Chess Federation's Book of the Year 2010.

Key details

• Product type: chess book
• Author: Jacob Aagaard
• Series: Attacking Manual
• Volume: 1
• Edition: 2nd edition
• Language: English
• Format: softcover
• ISBN: 978-9197600408