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.

Author: Mikhail Tal
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Quality Chess
Published: 01/01/2023
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.37h x 6.61w x 0.79d
ISBN: 9781784830830

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.