Karolyi: Mikhail Tal's Best Games - The World Champion, 1960-1971

Autor: Karolyi, Tibor
Verlag / Hersteller: Quality Chess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: paperback
Seiten: 360

Mikhail Tal's Peak Years: The World Champion's Golden Decade

Tibor Karolyi's second volume in his acclaimed trilogy traces Mikhail Tal's career during his most successful period, 1960 to 1971. After becoming the youngest World Champion at twenty-three by defeating Botvinnik, Tal dominated the chess world as one of its strongest and most captivating players.

This book combines deep chess analysis with biographical narrative, showing how Tal's creative, attacking style shaped competitive chess. Personal recollections from contemporaries provide insight into the playing personality and character of the 'Magician from Riga'.

Highlights

• Comprehensive coverage of Tal's World Championship reign and subsequent tournaments during chess's dynamic 1960s
• Detailed analysis of Tal's most brilliant attacking games and combinative ideas
• Biographical context woven throughout, capturing Tal's life beyond the board during this formative decade
• Firsthand accounts from rival players and peers who witnessed his innovative approach to the game
• Part two of a three-volume biography, building on and expanding the earlier career study

Essential reading for players seeking to understand one of chess history's most creative champions and the era he defined.

FAQ

What time period does this volume cover?
This book examines Tal's career from 1960 to 1971, focusing on his years as World Champion and the period immediately following his title loss to Botvinnik in 1961.

How does this book differ from a standard game collection?
Beyond annotated games and analysis, Karolyi integrates Tal's biography with anecdotes and memories from other players, creating a narrative that explores both his chess achievements and his personality.

Is this the complete biography of Tal?
No, this is the second volume of a three-volume series. The trilogy covers different periods of Tal's life and career in full biographical detail.