The Masters : Alexander Alekhine Master of Attack

Maxim Chetverik

ISBN 10: 1857443721 / ISBN 13: 9781857443721

Published by Gloucester Publishers Plc, 2004

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Masters : Alexander Alekhine Master of Attack
• Publisher: Gloucester Publishers Plc
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857443721
• ISBN 13: 9781857443721
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 10D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 10 millimeters depth
• Weight: 268 grams

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Synopsis

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

About the Author

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.