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This Positional Chess Sacrifices by Mihai Suba is an English-language hardcover chess book on one of the most demanding topics in practical play: positional sacrifices. It is written for players who want to understand when giving up material is part of a long-term strategic plan rather than a direct tactical finish.
What the book covers
In chess, sacrifices are often associated with forcing play and immediate calculation. Positional sacrifices are different: their value is not always visible at once, and the real point of the decision lies in the strength of the resulting position rather than in a short combination.
Mihai Suba examines that kind of decision-making in a clear, practical way. The book supports chess study, tournament preparation and self-analysis by encouraging a broader understanding of strategic choices.
Why it may be useful
This is a strong choice for ambitious players who want to move beyond simple tactical patterns and develop a more mature feel for positional play. The subject can be difficult to judge in real games, which makes a focused study of positional sacrifices especially useful for anyone working on strategic training.
The author, Mihai Suba, is a Romanian grandmaster and respected chess writer. His earlier book Dynamic Chess Strategy is also part of his published chess work.
Edition details
- Author: Mihai Suba
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page count: 376
- Publication date: 16 April 2012
- ISBN: 978-1-906552-87-9
Key details
- Product type: hardcover chess book
- Subject: positional sacrifices in chess
- Author: Mihai Suba
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page count: 376
- Publication date: 16 April 2012
- ISBN: 978-1-906552-87-9
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