Shirov: Board in flames

Autor: Shirov, Alexei
Verlag: Chessgate
Erscheinungsjahr: 2005
Sprache: German
Buchumschlag: hardcover
Seiten: 280

About the book
Grandmaster Alexei Shirov is generally regarded in the chess world as the successor to his compatriot Mikhail Tal. In the tradition of Tal, he continues to deliver top creative performances that delight chess fans. In this book, Shirov analyses his best games from 1997 to 2005, a period in which he played for the World Chess Championship. The author not only lets the reader participate in his games, but also openly describes his feelings and thoughts during this time. This makes the book a lively collection of games with practical use. Follow Alexei Shirov on his journey across continents and through the turmoil of chess politics!

About the author
Alexei Shirov was born on July 4, 1972 in Riga, Latvia. The world star, who now plays for Spain, quickly won the titles of International Master and International Grand Master. As a young man, Shirov broke into the world elite with his outstanding results and consolidated his place in the top ten. In 2000, he became Vice World Champion.

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