Masters: Boris Spassky Master of Initiative (Masters (Everyman Chess))

Der Raetsky, Alexander,Chetverik, Maxim

ISBN 10: 1857444256 / ISBN 13: 9781857444254

Published by Everyman Chess, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Masters: Boris Spassky Master of Initiative (Masters (Everyman Chess))
• Publisher: Everyman Chess
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857444256
• ISBN 13: 9781857444254
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

In Boris Spassky Master of Initiative, Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik look back over Spassky's long and distinguished career to examine how he defeated his long-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.

*Includes Boris Spassky's most brilliant sacrificial games
*Ideal for the attack-minded chess player
*Perfect for sharpening your tactical ability

About the Author

Alexander Raetsky is a Russian Grandmaster and an experienced competitor on the chess tournament circuit. He's also a skilled writer and has been a frequent contributor to the famous Russian magazine 64 and the internationally renowned publication New In Chess. His many books for Everyman Chess include Meeting 1 e4, which was very well received by critics and chess players alike.
Maxim Chetverik, also from Russia, is an International Master and a renowned openings theoretician. Earlier works for Everyman Chess include Mikhail Tal: Tactical Genius, which he also co-authored with Raetsky.