The Chess Alchemist

Mikhail Tal

ISBN 10: 1784830836 / ISBN 13: 9781784830830

Published by Quality Chess UK LLP Jan 2023, 2023

About this Item

Neuware -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. 384 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Chess Alchemist
• Publisher: Quality Chess UK LLP Jan 2023
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1784830836
• ISBN 13: 9781784830830
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 238W x 172H x 22D millimeters 238 millimeters width by 172 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 729 grams

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.