Clarence Psaila

Tragedy on the Chess Board Clarence Psaila

Chess is a tragic game. On the board, it is a battle between two armies where one must vanquish the other. In the minds of those who understand it, it is a fight to the death, a struggle for survival, an emotional roller coaster, a passion which engulfs those who truly embrace it. Chess tragedies are not confined to the 64 squares on which they unfold, but enter the realms of our hearts and minds. Every chess player is familiar with the excitement a hard fought games brings, the exhilaration of winning under daunting circumstances, the anguish of losing despite one's best efforts, and the desperation of knowing we could have done better. Follow FM Clarence Psaila as he relates the struggles and adventures of 20 of his most tragic games, which are brimming with vitality and entertainment, and at the same time, ever so instructional! With plenty of puzzles to solve for training, and recommendations on how to improve your game and study further, this book is a brilliant mix between the pleasure of intense chess and the tools to learn from it!Now is the time to start this journey! Allow these games to leap out of the book and the chess board and become part of your experience!