McDonald: Attack! The subtle art of winning brilliantly CT Kurt Richter was known and

Kurt Richter was known and feared for his aggressive style of play

Even in the Sicilian Defense

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provides a richly detailed

he has done so on the basis of general tournament practice

McDonald: Attack! The subtle art of winning brilliantly CT Kurt Richter was known andThis emphasizes the fundamental importance of having a clear understanding of how to build up and execute an attack. Every chess player loves to attack. Directing one's forces towards the enemy king, probing to create weaknesses and ultimately crashing through with a brilliant sacrifice is always a thrilling experience. However, attacking play must always be based on sound principles and carried out in a forceful and logical manner. This is not always