Attack With Mikhail Tal Apr 2026

: Reviewers from Amazon note that while the title features Tal, only about 16 complete games and 37 examples are his; it includes high-quality games from every World Champion from Lasker to Kasparov. Perspectives from the Chess Community

: Recommended for a deep dive into a specific match and a look at the clash of two distinct styles. Attack with Mikhail Tal

: It covers specific strategic and tactical devices such as "invasion trajectories," "eliminating defenders," "breakthroughs in the center," and "destroying fortress walls". : Reviewers from Amazon note that while the

: Unlike many Tal anthologies, this is a textbook on how to generate and execute an attack. : Unlike many Tal anthologies, this is a

: The book features a unique dialogue between Tal and Damsky that introduces themes for each chapter.

: Each of the nine chapters concludes with a "What Would You Have Played?" quiz to test the reader's progress.

“Awesome book on attacking technique by the master of attack. In game after game Tal shows how to crack open a position that seems defended.” Goodreads