Powerhouse Pawn Sacrifices - Hardcover

by Ivan Cheparinov (Author)

A pawn is the smallest unit of material in chess, but a well-executed pawn sacrifice can yield huge rewards. Still, many players shy away from such possibilities when they are uncertain of the consequences. Powerhouse Pawn Sacrifices contains everything you need to master this crucial area of chess. In addition to covering dynamic and long-term sacrifices, Grandmaster Ivan Cheparinov also discusses pawn sacrifices arising in specific opening variations, connecting the different phases of the game, while sharing valuable insights that will be transferable to other scenarios.

Author Biography

Ivan Cheparinov is a Bulgarian grandmaster and former second of Veselin Topalov when the latter was World Champion. He has won many prestigious tournaments and reached a peak rating of 2718.