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This Exploiting a Space Advantage by Cyrus Lakdawala is an English-language paperback chess book that explains how to win space, restrict your opponent and turn that advantage into practical gains.
What the book covers
Space is one of the central strategic battles in chess, because there is rarely room for both sides to operate freely. Cyrus Lakdawala shows how to build a space advantage, how to gradually squeeze an opponent’s position, and when extra room can become the basis for an attack.
The book also makes an important point: more space does not automatically mean a better position if it leads to overextended pawns and weaknesses of your own. That balance makes the subject especially useful for players who want to understand not just the idea of space, but how to use it sensibly in real games.
Why it is worth reading
This is a practical choice for players who feel they lack a clear positional plan, or who want to handle positions with more room on the board more confidently. It places space alongside other strategic factors such as material and time, making it a useful study book for ambitious amateurs and a solid addition to any chess library.
Author and edition
Cyrus Lakdawala is the author of this English paperback edition. It is a focused study book for players working on positional understanding and strategic planning.
Key details
- Product type: paperback chess book
- Author: Cyrus Lakdawala
- Language: English
- Subject: chess strategy and space advantage
- Binding: paperback
- Number of pages: 248
Tangible precision
Each move strengthens curiosity, concentration, and self-confidence.

