Winning Ugly

Winning Ugly in Chess by Cyrus Lakdawala is an English-language chess book for players who want a practical way to handle messy positions, spot chances in the chaos and keep fighting when a game is far from perfect.

What this book is about

Rather than focusing on polished model games, Cyrus Lakdawala looks at the kind of positions that often decide real games: unclear, awkward and full of mistakes. The emphasis is on practical winning methods, not on playing the prettiest move on the board.

Winning Ugly in Chess shows how to survive difficult positions, create problems for your opponent and make the most of tactical chances when the game becomes messy. It is aimed at players who want a more realistic approach to winning, especially in club play and tournament preparation.

Inside the book

Among other things, it covers:

• winning games that do not go according to plan
• staying afloat in chaotic and irrational positions
• cheap traps and awkward tactical tricks
• continuing to play when you are worse
• recovering after mistakes and poor decisions
• encouraging your opponent to make unforced errors
• practical ways to win ugly, but effective, games

This is a strong fit for players who would rather win a bad game than lose a good one. It should appeal in particular to club players and ambitious amateurs who want to cope better with the kind of positions that arise in real competitive chess.

Edition information

• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Page count: 304

Key details

• Product type: chess book
• Title: Winning Ugly in Chess
• Author: Cyrus Lakdawala
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Page count: 304 pages
• Content focus: practical winning methods in imperfect, chaotic and tactically tricky positions