One of the best books on chess defence ever written Most chess games are not won they are lost. Many instructional chess books tell you how to improve a position when it is already (or may be) favourable. this book offers help when you definitely do not have the advantage. Every chess player needs a sound arsenal of defensive techniques. this book covers them all counterplay, when to accept sacrifices, how to anticipate short- and longterm threats, and how to minimise losses. It also helps you create a strong underlying psychological framework for defensive technique it teaches you how to stay cool under fire, how to stonewall and how to exploit your opponent's weaknesses.