The Art of Boxing in Chess

About the Book

    Chess is the sport of intellectual boxing. Once this basic truth is realized the game makes perfect sense. The board is the ring. The fighters are introduced as " White" or "Black". The White fighter throws the first punch sounding the ring of the bell and the Black fighter must defend his position. The ensuing punches reflect the hand movement of each fighter as they spar for position to gain an advantage. The goal of both is to knockout the opponent. Each fighter must throw a mandatory number of punches within a specific amount of time or suffer automatic defeat. These are the basic rules of the ring.
    In the following chapters of this book I will give the fundamentals of "The Art of Boxing in Chess." I will take you from opening bell to final blow, showing you both the art and the science of boxing in chess. From this theory you will be able to develop your own style and technique based on the strategic principals of chess as boxing. This book combines the positional theory of Aron Nimzovich with the new discovery of boxing fight strategy so that anyone can create and understand effective fight plans. By creating intellectual boxing this book defines the strategic principals of chess. This book throws a powerful left hook into the chin of classical chess theory and delivers a knockout. The new sport of intellectual boxing has arrived!
    This is a "calling card" to all those who take up the great sport of intellectual boxing. From the beginner who has stumbled on the great intellectual gymnasium of a chessboard, to the experienced prizefighter who "pushes wood" without plan or motivation. A challenge to the Masters who play it safe and solid and a creative work to the elite Grandmasters who know it all by instinct.
    When you stop playing chess and start boxing the sport of intellectual boxing appears. Crystal clear and with great beauty the fighters come alive. You suddenly realize you're in command of one of these "Prizefighters". This book shows you the ropes on how to create a "fighter" and understand that fighter is you! The mental discipline being taught in intellectual boxing, Peace, Justice, and equality are values that every mind is attracted to. Through the sport of intellectual boxing these values are taught. Progress is determined by the strength of a fighter's rating. The stronger the rating the stronger the character. Men of strength have strong values.
    This book is the "My System" of its time. It is the only book you will ever need to buy to create sharp, action packed fights. The days of the opening book are gone! Boxing fight strategy starts on move one! The fight doctor will show you new tricks of the trade. Cuts, mid section, recoil, forced and unforced release. These are but a few in the old doctor's black bag. Trust me, this book takes you from a "chessplayer" to an "Intellectual Boxer" in six easy lessons. This book will make you laugh at how much you don't know. Watch Former World Champions fight with beauty and precision. Frame by frame boxing fight strategy is revealed for the first time. The fight doctor knows his stuff. Make the jump, step into the ring and get the surprise of your life. See you in the gym champ.
    Thomas "THE HITMAN" Grady

About the Author

    I am a Chess Theoretician who has worked for the past 12 years on developing intellectual boxing. From this came boxing fight strategy which defines the strategic principles of chess. I combined the positional theories of Nimzovich and created Intellectual boxing the sport of chess. Intellectual boxing is my creative work. It turns chess into prizefighting. This defines the strategic principles of chess. This is twelve years of meditation manifested in a book. This book was written with pure joy and pleasure. When you give the energy of love fine art appears! Every aspect of this book was done with care and attention. It is my best effort for better or worse.
I have two beautiful daughters Tori 28, and Raine 26. Good luck on your journey through life. Your loving Father,
Thomas "The Hitman" Dad