{"product_id":"the-exchange-sacrifice-according-to-tigran-petrosian-paperback","title":"The Exchange Sacrifice According to Tigran Petrosian - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eVassilios Kotronias\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlex Fishbein\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Art of the Exchange Sacrifice \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTigran Petrosian, the ninth world chess champion, was one of the deepest thinkers the chess world has ever seen. His handling of complex positions was legendary. \u003cbr\u003eWith his rare strategic feeling and exceptional vision, Petrosian gradually became one of the top exponents of the art of the exchange sacrifice, and perhaps the leading protagonist for the positional exchange sacrifice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcclaimed author Vassilios Kotronias has assembled a splendid collection of Petrosian's games, exemplifying the artist at work. The Greek grandmaster presents 36 games - all deeply annotated - in which he puts the Tiger's signature sacrifice under the analytical microscope. And each game has an exceptional introduction putting it into historical perspective. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs noted by American grandmaster Alex Fishbein in the Foreword: \u003cbr\u003eYou will find your share of positional exchange sacrifices here. But you will also see exchanges sacrificed in the midst of a crushing attack. You will see sacrifices born of desperation, to save a bad ending. You will see correct and incorrect sacrifices. In fact, Tigran Petrosian will lose some games here. This is real life; there are mistakes, and the author explains it all to you. \u003cbr\u003eVassilios Kotronias has brought you the material in a way that will enhance your appreciation of chess as an art form. He has also offered you practical lessons you can use in your own chess endeavors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou are already familiar with the exchange sacrifice as an art form. Now enjoy the brilliant games of its greatest artist, Tigran Petrosian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59 x 8.97 x 6.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765797093664,"sku":"9781949859485","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/329baeb0517227daaac64a280e2eac21.webp?v=1780280198","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-exchange-sacrifice-according-to-tigran-petrosian-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}