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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 Raetsky and Chetverik take a look back at how Alekhine defeated his opponents in dazzling style. They carefully select and analyze some of Alekhine's most famous attacks and glorious combinations. A deep study of his games cannot fail to entertain and inspire any true chess fan.

*Includes Alekhine's most celebrated games
*Self-test with his most difficult combinations
*Perfect for sharpening attacking play

Alexander Raetsky is a Russian International Master and an experienced competitor on the chess tournament circuit.

Maxim Chetverik is a FIDE Master and a renowned openings expert.