THEMATIC CHESS TRAININGBOOK 9 - DEFENSE AND COUNTERATTACKIn chess, defense is vital. When under attack, the player is forced to defend tenaciously, trying to exploit the options often offered by the attacker's momentum. It's surprising how many games can actually be saved thanks to a strong defense.When the offense crumbles to a standstill, the defender can then take the initiative with the counter-attack, the optimal apex of defense that allows the roles to be reversed, usually with predictable results, namely: if the attack has not succeeded, the counter-attack has all the numbers to prevail, since the attacking pieces are usually uncoordinated, leaving numerous weak points in their position.Only one formula is known for progressing in chess: play as many games as possible, together with theoretical study and analysis of the games themselves. The ideal complement to this formula is, as many great masters recommend, for the player to develop and perfect their tactical and strategic skills by solving numerous exercises, specially selected for their usefulness. Like the ones we offer here