Coffeehouse Chess Tactics

by John Healy

In 1988, his autobiography ?The Grass Arena? catapulted John Healy to worldwide literary fame. That harrowing tale described how Healy by discovering chess, escaped alcoholism, violence and crime. Many fans have wondered how Healy did as a chess player. In this book Healy uses over a hundred of his own games to show how unusual tactics or defensive motifs can turn the tide in any position. Along with the games the author describes in eloquent but...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 905691328X
• ISBN13: 9789056913281
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: New in Chess
• Length: 135 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.8"