Art of Attack in Chess | Vladimir Vukovic

Considered one of the finest chess books ever written on attacking play in chess,  Art of Attack has been transcribed into algebraic for the first time. It is a renowned resource for chess players seeking to improve their attacking aspects of the game.

• This book is suitable for players who have a solid grasp of chess fundamentals, typically in the range of a 1500-2000 Elo rating
• Gain excellent insights into the strategic and tactical aspects of attacking play
• Master how to exploit weaknesses in your opponent and conduct attacks against the king
• Learn about attacking techniques, including storm pieces, piece sacrifices and combinations
• Featuring a wealth of examples from master games, including attacking strategies in action

Reviews:
 
Vuković's detailed analysis of attacking play, particularly against the castled king, is a highlight. He offers examples and provides in-depth explanations of how to build attacks step by step - Chess.com

Are you prepared to dominate the chessboard? If so, this is the book for you! A basic understanding of chess fundamentals, including tactics like Forks, Skewers, and Pins, is essential. To get the most out of this book, it's recommended to follow along with a chessboard, moving pieces as you read to truly grasp the concepts. It's a hefty read, so be ready to spend some time working through it. Simply put, this is the definitive guide to attacking chess. Show me a chess master; chances are they've read this book and still keep it on their shelf - Z Wilson

About the Author:

Vladimir Vuković was a renowned Croatian-Jewish chess writer, theoretician, player, arbiter, and journalist. Born in Zagreb, Croatia, in 1898, he made significant contributions to the chess world.  While primarily a writer, Vuković was also a competitive chess player. He represented Yugoslavia in several chess Olympiads.

Other details:

Paperback
Pages: 352
Dimensions: 14.6 x 2 x 21cm
ISBN-13: 9781857444001