World chess champion Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946) refined the art of
Kingside attack into its purest form. Often Alekhine's onslaught was
accompanied by the spectacular placement of a piece directly in front
of the enemy King's castled position, exposed to immediate capture.
This specialized tactic is called Alekhine's Block, designed to
jam interior lines around the defending King or break up his pawn
cover. Alekhine's Block is a powerful weapon in the armory of chess
warfare, and this book is the first to explore its inner workings.
Never before has it been possible to study this crucial but
little-understood element of the Kingside attack. Far from being a
random event, Alekhine's Block is here revealed as a logical step on
the road to checkmate. This volume presents systematic and carefully
selected examples, which entertain while preparing you to use
Alekhine's Block in your own pursuit of the enemy King. The knowledge
gained here can only make you a more aggressive (and dangerous!)
attacking player.
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