Tal Botvinnik (133 results)

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Paperback. Condition: Good. THE SEVENTH EDITION OF TAL'S CLASIC WORK -Mikhail Tal's splendid account of his world championship match victory is one of the masterpieces of the golden age of annotation - before insights and feelings and flashes of genius were reduced to mere moves and Informant symbols. This is simply the best book written about a world championship match by a contestant. That shouldn't be a surprise because Tal was the finest writer to become world champion.- - International Grandmaster and popular chess columnist Andy Soltis. In 1960 Mikhail Botvinnik was the pillar of -scientific- chess and the iron-willed champion of the world. The young attacking genius Mikhail Tal, the -Wizard of Riga, - put the magic back into the game by defeating Botvinnik with spectacular tactics in one of the most dramatic and celebrated world championship matches of all time. This is Tal's own classic work on the contest. In it he sets the stage and explains every one of the 21 games, telling both the on- and off-the-board story of this titanic clash of styles and thought. This seventh edition is supplemented by German grandmaster Karsten Muller's new Foreword and a moving essay by former USCF Executive Director Al Lawrence. Find out why this book is widely regarded as one of the best chess books every written.…

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Wraps. Condition: Very Good+. Fifth Edition. Descriptibe notation; This is the revised and expanded Fifth Edition; Textblock very clean and tight. Front cover has a shallow diagonal crease from top to bottom, with scuffed corners, but overall light edge wear; 220p. According to the popular chess columnist Andy Soltis, "Tal's splendid account is .one of the masterpieces of the golden age of annotation--before insights and feelings and flashes of genius were reduced to mere moves and 'Informant' symbols. This is simply the best book written about a world championship match by a contestant." Size: 8vo - 7 3/4" - 9 3/4 " Tall. Black and White Photos (illustrator). Paperback.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. When Mikhail Botvinnik lost the world championship in 1960 to the dazzling attacking player from Riga, Mikhail Tal, there seemed little chance of him regaining his title. Yet in the Return Match a year later, with a surprising demonstration of aggressive chess, Botvinnik completely outplayed his young opponent and ran out the easy winner. All 21 games of the match are deeply annotated.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. THE SEVENTH EDITION OF TAl'S CLASSIC WORK "Mikhail Tal's splendid account of his world championship match victory is one of the masterpieces of the golden age of annotation -- before insights and feelings and flashes of genius were reduced to mere moves and Informant symbols. This is simply the best book written about a world championship match by a contestant. That shouldn't be a surprise because Tal was the finest writer to become world champion." -- International Grandmaster and popular chess columnist Andy Soltis. In 1960 Mikhail Botvinnik was the pillar of "scientific" chess and the iron-willed champion of the world. The young attacking genius Mikhail Tal, the "Wizard of Riga," put the magic back into the game by defeating Botvinnik with spectacular tactics in one of the most dramatic and celebrated world championship matches of all time. This is Tal's own classic work on the contest. In it he sets the stage and explains every one of the 21 games, telling both the on- and off-the-board story of this titanic clash of styles and thought. This seventh edition is supplemented by German grandmaster Karsten Mueller's new Foreword and a moving essay by former USCF Executive Director Al Lawrence. Find out why this book is widely regarded as one of the best chess books every written. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Fifth Edition. Fifth edition. An excellent copy. Binding tight and square, pages clean, bright, and unmarked. 2000 Trade Paperback. 220 pp. "Mikhail Tal's splendid account of his world championship match victory is one of the masterpieces of the golden age of annotation - before insights and feelings and flashes of genius were reduced to mere moves and Informant symbols. This is simply the best book written about a world championship match by a contestant. That shouldn't be a surprise because Tal was the finest writer to become world champion." - International Grandmaster and popular chess columnist Andy Soltis. In 1960 Mikhail Botvinnik was the pillar of 'scientific' chess and the iron-willed champion of the world. The young attacking genius Mikhail Tal, the 'Wizard of Riga,' put the magic back into the game by defeating Botvinnik with spectacular tactics in one of the most dramatic and celebrated world championship matches of all time. This is Tal's own classic work on the contest. In it he sets the stage and explains every one of the 21 games, telling both the on- and off-the-board story of this titanic clash of styles and thought.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. When Mikhail Botvinnik lost the world championship in 1960 to the dazzling attacking player from Riga, Mikhail Tal, there seemed little chance of him regaining his title. Yet in the Return Match a year later, with a surprising demonstration of aggressive chess, Botvinnik completely outplayed his young opponent and ran out the easy winner. All 21 games of the match are deeply annotated. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

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