In chess, sacrificing material is the most dramatic way to try to seize the advantage. Most sacrifices have a forcing aim in mind, but most profound of all are positional sacrifices where the end is impossible to foresee and thus fine judgment, understanding and intuition are required. Such sacrifices are usually a mystery to average players, but acclaimed author and grandmaster Mihai Suba explains the secrets of this technique in entertaining fashion.

• A unique exploration of those pivotal moments in which chess games are won or lost – if you know how to spot them

• Packed with invaluable tips and tricks on identifying critical moments, illustrated with examples from 280 chess games

• Fascinating new book from the author of Imagination in Chess, which has built up a cult following in the chess world

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