
The Chess Alchemist
Mikhail Tal(Author)
Quality Chess UK LLP (Publisher)
Published on 6. January 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-78483-083-0 (ISBN)
Description
Mikhail Tal is one of the most celebrated World Champions in chess history, who confounded his opponents and dazzled chess fans around the world. Seemingly breaking every rule in the book, yet also breaking records with his accomplishments, Tal truly was The Chess Alchemist.
In this unique book, Oleg Stetsko has compiled 80 of Tal's most interesting games, as annotated by the Magician himself in a variety of sources, many of which have been translated into English for the very first time here.
In this unique book, Oleg Stetsko has compiled 80 of Tal's most interesting games, as annotated by the Magician himself in a variety of sources, many of which have been translated into English for the very first time here.
Reviews / Votes
"I always have the feeling that I was somehow involved in the struggle when I read Tal's annotations! A lovely book for anyone still looking to start their Tal collection! 4 stars!" -- GM Matthew Sadler, New in ChessMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 238 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
729 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78483-083-0 (9781784830830)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Mikhail Tal became World Chess Champion in 1960 by defeating the great Mikhail Botvinnik. Tal's play is famed for its sacrificial brilliance, and he is also renowned as a witty and lively writer.