Winning Chess. How To Perfect Your Attacking Play Today

: Look for squares or pawns that cannot be easily defended by other pawns, such as the f7/f2 squares or a king whose pawn shield has been pushed.

Before you can launch a successful offensive, your own position must be sound. Winning Chess. How to Perfect Your Attacking Play

: Identify the one piece holding the opponent’s defense together—often a fianchettoed bishop or a knight on f3/f6—and trade it off to weaken the king's protection. 3. Mastering the Initiative : Look for squares or pawns that cannot