The Tactician's Handbook: Alekhine's Block

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English language edition copyright 1997 by Pickard & Son. 95pp, Algebraic notation. World chess champion Alexander Alekhine refined the art of Kingside attack into its purest form. Often Alekhine's onslaught was accompanied by the spectacular placement of a piece directly in front of the enemy King's castled position, exposed to immediate capture. This specialized tactic is called Alekhine's Block, designed to jam interior lines around the defending King or break up his pawn cover. Alekhine's Block is a powerful weapon in the armoury of chess warfare, and this book is the first to explore its inner workings.

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