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Everyman Chess - Games Collections
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Fire on Board Part III
by Alexei Shirov
Publication Date: April 2007
Editorial Review:
Alexei Shirov has dazzled and inspired a generation of chess fans with his unique brand of attacking chess. The Grandmaster, originally from Riga, Latvia, is widely regarded as one of the most aggressive and inventive chess players of the modern era, an argument backed up by his wealth of amazing games, rich in tactical fireworks and extraordinary moves. In this book, the third volume of his trilogy, Shirov branches out even further to uncover the secrets of his high-level opening preparation in this computer-dominated era and the stories behind his most famous opening novelties. Fire on Board Part III discloses some previously unseen curiosities of Shirov's chess life, analysis and games.
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Fire on Board, part 2: 1997-2004
by Alexei Shirov
Publication Date: May 2005
Editorial Review:
Alexei Shirov has dazzled and inspired a generation of chess fans with his unique brand of attacking chess. The Grandmaster, originally from Riga, Latvia, is widely regarded as one of the most aggressive and inventive chess players of the modern era, an argument backed up by his wealth of amazing games, rich in tactical fireworks and extraordinary moves. Fire on Board begins where the best-selling first edition left off in 1996. Shirov traces his progress at the top of the chess world since that year and presents a delightful collection of his favourite games, all explained in great detail to the reader.
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Fire On Board: Shirov's Best Games
by Alexei Shirov
Publication Date: May 1997
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In this collection of his best games, Grandmaster Alexei Shirov shows why he is widely regarded as one of the most aggressive and inventive players of the modern era. It contains a delightful selection of his favourite games, each of which is explained in detail, together with sections on tactical highlights and endgames. Special attention is devoted to the super-sharp Botvinnik variation, which Shirov has used to remarkable effect against the world's leading players.
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The Masters: Boris Spassky Master of Initiative
by Alex Raetsky; Maxim Chetverik
Publication Date: November 2006
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In Boris Spassky Master of Initiative, Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik look back overSpassky’s long and distinguished career to examine how he defeated hislong-time adversaries, carefully highlighting his most colourful and celebrated encounters over the chessboard. A deep study of his style and games will entertain and inspire any true chess fan.
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Alexander Alekhine: Master of Attack
by Alex Raetsky; Maxim Chetverik
Publication Date: December 2004
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What separated Alexander Alekhine from the rest of his contemporaries? Why did he dominate the chess world for so long? The main reason was undoubtedly his brilliant attacking style of play. Alekhine had a combinative gift and thrilled the chess public and influenced every great chess player since. Garry Kasparov once said I fell in love with the rich complexity of his ideas at the chessboard. Alekhine's attacks came suddenly, like destructive thunderstorms that erupted from a clear sky
In this book Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik take a look back at how Alekhine defeated his opponents in dazzling style. They carefully select and analyse some of Alekhines most famous attacks and glorious combinations. A deep study of his games cannot fail to entertain and inspire any true chess fan.
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The Masters: Boris Spassky Master of Initiative
by Alex Raetsky; Maxim Chetverik
Publication Date: November 2004
Editorial Review:
Mikhail Tal was simply a chess phenomenon. The magician from Riga stunned the chess world when he became the youngest ever World Champion (at that time) in 1960, and he won countless supporters for his scintillating tactical play and his infectious enthusiasm for the game. Tal's dazzling tactical style would often leave his hapless opponents in a state of shell shock. As former World Champion Vassily Smyslov once noted Tal's appearance in chess had the effect of an exploding bomb, since his style of play was distinguished by extraordinary combinative brilliance
In this book Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik revisit Tal's brilliant victories. The authors have carefully picked his most famous and instructive games and combinations, ones which set the chess world alight with admiration. A study of this tactical genius is sure to entertain and benefit the aspiring chess student.
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The Magic of Mikhail Tal
by Joe Gallagher
Publication Date: November 2000
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In this book Grandmaster Joe Gallagher takes a fresh look at Tal's games and career, focusing on the previously neglected period from 1975 to 1992 during which he played some of his most accomplished chess. Despite periodic bouts of ill-health Tal occupied a place in the world's top ten for most of this period, winning many top-class eventsand securing dozens of wonderful victories, many of which are annotated in detail here.
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Khalifman: Life and Games
by Gennady Nesis
Publication Date: October 2000
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This book provides an inside account of Khalifman's life and chess career, describing his emergence from promising junior to FIDE World Champion.
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Winning Chess Brilliancies
by Yasser Seirawan
Publication Date: July 2003
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This book by International Grand Master Yasser Seirawan provides a move-by-move account of the best chess games of the last 25 years, played by the world's foremost chess competitors. With an authoritative voice that is by turns poetic and analytical, Seirawan serves as host of a fascinating excursion of the most brilliant chess game, providing highlights into and explanations of each and every move.
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