Hansen/Cordingley: The Next Move Is… Studies in Chess Combinations (AGBC 8) SN_required false the side that sacrifices material

the side that sacrifices material tends to get ahead of the opponent in development and/or opens lines to attack the enemy king

then this book is a perfect place to start

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Erwich starts each chapter with an instructive explanation of the tactical concept at hand and has carefully selected the most didactically productive exercises

Hansen/Cordingley: The Next Move Is… Studies in Chess Combinations (AGBC 8) SN_required false the side that sacrifices material250 Brilliant Chess Combinations Expertly Explained In this book, the English author E. G. R. Cordingley carefully selected 250 positions, covering all types of combinations and types of sacrifices from all phases of the game. The solutions are frequently annotated in detail, illustrating both the actual game continuations as well as numerous relevant alternatives. The positions are selected from the games by countless of the strongest players of the