Christiansen: Storming the Barricades Damen Gambit Before emerging as endgames with

Before emerging as endgames with just kings and pawns

covering the tournament held in Yekaterinburg from March 15 to April 5

who gained the Grandmaster title by mainly playing the King's Fianchetto systems (and sometimes beating 2700+ rated players with it

Rook & Pawns vs Rook & Bishop & Pawns

Christiansen: Storming the Barricades Damen Gambit Before emerging as endgames withMaster Attacking Strategy with Real Game Positions Storming the Barricades by Larry Christiansen presents a systematic study of practical attacking play. The book draws on over 50 real tournament positions to illustrate how strong players identify targets, coordinate pieces and maintain initiative. Rather than focusing on isolated tactics, Christiansen addresses the strategic foundations of attack: where to direct pressure, how to build threats