Chess Sacrifices and Traps by Alfred Emery is a comprehensive guide to the art of sacrificing pieces and setting traps in chess. The book is designed to help players of all levels improve their game by learning how to use these tactics effectively. The author provides clear explanations of the various types of sacrifices and traps, as well as numerous examples of how they can be used to gain an advantage over an opponent. The book covers a wide range of topics, including opening traps, tactical sacrifices, positional sacrifices, and more. Each chapter includes detailed analysis and commentary, as well as exercises and puzzles to help readers practice and reinforce their understanding of the material. Chess Sacrifices and Traps is an essential resource for any chess player looking to improve their game and gain a deeper understanding of the strategic and tactical aspects of the game.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.