Chess book The art of attack

33 inspirational and instructive chess pieces.

The attack in chess is of paramount importance, and master its secrets is a dream we all long to arrive, but it is clear that the art of attack is not limited to vantage off brilliantly.

The selection of the 33 examples in the book was guided not repeat, with one exception, all too familiar items, and already widely discussed. In addition many of these items have other supplementary and the author also proposes many exercises for each topic. Definitely an excellent material for anyone interested in improving their skills in attack.

The book consists of six chapters:

     The king in the center
     Short vs long castling castling
     Attacks to castle with the kings on the same side
     Exploiting the temporal advantages
     The "Bishops Horwitz"
     Miscellaneous: The strength of Cf5; Maneuvering heavy parts; The pawn center.

REVIEWS:

"Franco's book is a welcome addition to the wealth of material dealing with the attack in chess."
ChessVibes

"Work through the notes of Franco presents an excellent opportunity for the reader to understand the thought process of a Great Master a little better."
Chesscafe

"If you are looking for a book that has exercises to attack, some instructions and tips, and detailed notes, the art of attack is up to, or even exceed, your expectations.'s A great book."