Attack! - The Subtle Art of Winning Brilliantly Plastic Chess Pieces Chess Pieces for Schools and Clubs The Slav Defense

The Slav Defense

which Dana defeated in the 1983 U

Its design is based upon the traditional Staunton pattern chess set

In opening theory

GM Ivan Sokolov is a Yugoslav and twice Dutch Champion with decades of experience of elite chess

Attack! - The Subtle Art of Winning Brilliantly Plastic Chess Pieces Chess Pieces for Schools and Clubs The Slav DefenseTo be passive is fatal to the beginner or medium player such players must be aggressive. He must attack, because only in that way can he develop his imagination, which is a very important thing. This quote comes, perhaps surprisingly, from Jos Capablanca, a world champion far better known for his brilliant strategic and positional play than his attacking prowess. This emphasizes the fundamental importance of having a clear understanding of how to