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Christiansen: Storming the Barricades Damen Gambit but the heart of theMaster 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