Ataman: Instructive Chess Miniatures the big greek also known as the Russian

also known as the Russian Game

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numerous devastating opening traps are highlighted

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Ataman: Instructive Chess Miniatures the big greek also known as the RussianThe author has selected 53 miniatures from throughout chess history the earliest are from the 1850s, while the most recent are from grandmaster events just a few months ago. A miniature is a decisive game, won in 25 moves or fewer. Most of these 53 games feature brilliant tactics, attacks on the king, and even a few outrageous king hunts. In many, the winner had to overcome cunning defensive plots and inventive counterattacks. But our aim in this book