The Attacking Manual 1, 2.ª edición, de Jacob Aagaard (tapa dura)

The Attacking Manual 1, 2nd edition by Jacob Aagaard is an English-language hardcover chess book on attacking play, showing how dynamic advantages can be turned into practical chances over the board.

What this book covers

This is a focused study of attacking chess and the logic behind it. Rather than listing isolated motifs, Aagaard explains both how an attack is carried out and why it becomes possible in a given position, which makes the book especially useful for understanding middlegame play.

The first volume looks at themes such as bringing all your pieces into the game, momentum, colour complexes, the strongest and weakest points in a position, and the ideas of evolution and revolution in attack. It is practical material for real games, because the principles discussed apply to many different dynamic positions.

Written in clear, direct language, the book balances training content with readable prose. It is aimed at club players and ambitious students who want to improve their attacking skills and deepen their middlegame understanding.

Edition details

• Author: Jacob Aagaard
• Language: English
• Edition: 2nd edition
• Cover: hardcover
• Number of pages: 320
• Publication date: 27 January 2010
• ISBN: 978-9197600408

Revised for this edition

This edition has a revised layout and binding, with typographical errors corrected. It is also about 60 pages longer than the first edition, making it a more substantial study volume.

The book was named English Chess Federation's Book of the Year 2010.

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Model: The Attacking Manual 1
• Author: Jacob Aagaard
• Edition: 2nd edition
• Language: English
• Subject: attacking play and dynamic advantages in chess
• Number of pages: 320
• ISBN: 978-9197600408