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This Exploiting Weaknesses by Cyrus Lakdawala is a hardcover chess book in English that shows how to spot weaknesses in an opponent’s position and turn them into practical advantages.
What the book covers
Cyrus Lakdawala explains how to recognise the kinds of weaknesses that appear on the board, including weak pawns, poorly placed pieces, weakened squares, open files and problems on complexes of one colour. Rather than treating these ideas as abstract theory, he connects them directly to real game situations.
The book is aimed at players who want to deepen their positional understanding and make better decisions over the board. It also works well for self-study, game analysis and chess strategy training.
About the author
Cyrus Lakdawala is the author of this English-language strategy book.
If you are looking for a chess book focused on positional play and the practical use of weaknesses, Exploiting Weaknesses offers a clear study of the subject.
Key details
- Product type: hardcover chess book
- Author: Cyrus Lakdawala
- Language: English
- Subject: chess strategy and positional play
- Focus: identifying and exploiting weaknesses in the opponent’s position
- Page count: 296
- Binding: hardcover
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