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Written by Tal's longtime friend, sparring partner, second, and team member, this memoir combines personal anecdotes with previously untold stories about the legendary \"Magician of Riga.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book traces Tal's formative years under coach Janis Kruzkops and mentor Alexander Koblencs, while introducing readers to the chess masters and personalities who shaped his life. From Genna Sosonko to the young Alexei Shirov, Kirillov weaves together a portrait of Tal's circle and the vibrant Latvian chess community that nurtured him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond biography, the work documents the Latvian chess world's efforts to preserve Tal's legacy through museums and tournaments held in his honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirsthand account by Tal's second and close friend, revealing unpublished anecdotes and insider details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores Tal's mentors, sparring partners, and the key figures in his professional and personal life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraces the development of Latvian chess culture and Tal's pivotal role within it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocuments efforts to preserve and celebrate Tal's memory through institutions and tournaments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeword by Alexei Shirov, one of Tal's contemporaries and admired younger peers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally published in Russian; first English translation captures authentic voices and recollections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential reading for Tal enthusiasts and anyone interested in chess biography and the history of Soviet-era chess.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Valentin Kirillov and what makes his perspective unique?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eValentin Kirillov was Mikhail Tal's close friend, sparring partner, team member, and second during Tal's playing career. 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