The Art of the Positional Exchange Sacrifice CT Smyslov's virtuosity even in tactical

Smyslov's virtuosity even in tactical endgames and – last but not least – at Tal's downright magical tactical works of art with which he not only bewitched his opponents

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even into old age

You work through the book to the back

Masters can be appreciated as almost a primer on the subject of how to turn the two bishops into a significant advantage

The Art of the Positional Exchange Sacrifice CT Smyslov's virtuosity even in tacticalPositional exchange sacrifices are among the most important and fascinating strategic weapons in chess. On this DVD, Sergey Tiviakov explains why the positional exchange sacrifice is such a powerful weapon and how to use it. The core of the DVD is 35 games or game positions from the practice of world champions such as Tigran Petrosian, Mikhail Botvinnik or Garry Kasparov as well as other strong players who have used the positional exchange sacrifice