A large-format, fun, comprehensive workbook and instruction book for children and adults ranging from those with a basic chess foundation up to the above-average tournament player. Attacking the Chess King Workbook presents hundreds of attacking patterns from significant master and grandmaster games. Become a successful attacker and win more games with this book in the Chess Detective® Workbook series. Learn how to identify and create king position weakness, position the pieces for attack, and clear a path to the opponent’s king. Cover in detail strategies, attacking patterns, and methodologies to hunt the opponent’s king. It includes: 200 problems with comprehensive answer key at two skill levels: Basset Hound (novice to intermediate) and Chess Detective (intermediate to advanced) Common mistakes to avoid during each phase of the game How to think during the game on your time and your opponent’s time Chess quotes from famous chess players Fun and entertaining illustrations
