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Mikhail Tals Best Games 2 by Quality Chess is the second of three volumes in Tibor Károlyi’s exploration of Tal’s career. It focuses on the golden years from 1960 to 1971, when Tal remained one of the world’s strongest and most entertaining players.
The book covers Tal’s rise to the World Championship in 1960, when he defeated Botvinnik at the age of twenty-three, and continues through the years after he lost the title in a return match. Cutting-edge chess analysis is paired with an engaging account of Tal’s life and career.
It also includes numerous anecdotes from famous players sharing memories of the Magician from Riga. Browse more titles in Accessories > Chess Books or compare with 2006 Chess Life Annual Book.