{"product_id":"kopie-karolyi-mikhail-tal-best-games-1949-59-kartoniert","title":"Karolyi: Mikhail Tal's Best Games - The World Champion, 1960-1971","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMikhail Tal's Peak Years: The World Champion's Golden Decade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTibor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage of Tal's World Championship reign and subsequent tournaments during chess's dynamic 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed analysis of Tal's most brilliant attacking games and combinative ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiographical context woven throughout, capturing Tal's life beyond the board during this formative decade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirsthand accounts from rival players and peers who witnessed his innovative approach to the game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart two of a three-volume biography, building on and expanding the earlier career study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential reading for players seeking to understand one of chess history's most creative champions and the era he defined.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat time period does this volume cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this book differ from a standard game collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the complete biography of Tal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quality Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47065064866112,"sku":"00476-2","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/CB06162-2.jpg?v=1784660888","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/kopie-karolyi-mikhail-tal-best-games-1949-59-kartoniert","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}