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Alexander Alekhine: Master of Attack (Masters (Everyman Chess))
Alexander Raetsky
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Description for Alexander Alekhine: Master of Attack (Masters (Everyman Chess))
Paperback. In this book Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik take a look back at how Alekhine defeated his opponents in dazzling style. Included are some of Alekhine's most famous attacks and glorious combinations. A deep study of his games cannot fail to inspire any true chess fan. Num Pages: black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 154 x 12. Weight in Grams: 304.
What separated Alexander Alekhine from the rest of his contemporaries? Why did he dominate the chess world for so long? The main reason was undoubtedly his brilliant attacking style of play. Alekhine had a combinative gift and thrilled the chess public and influenced every great chess player since. Garry Kasparov once said, I fell in love with the rich complexity of his ideas at the chessboard. Alekhine's attacks came suddenly, like destructive thunderstorms that erupted from a clear sky. In this book Raetsky and Chetverik take a look back at how Alekhine defeated his opponents in dazzling style. ... Read more
What separated Alexander Alekhine from the rest of his contemporaries? Why did he dominate the chess world for so long? The main reason was undoubtedly his brilliant attacking style of play. Alekhine had a combinative gift and thrilled the chess public and influenced every great chess player since. Garry Kasparov once said, I fell in love with the rich complexity of his ideas at the chessboard. Alekhine's attacks came suddenly, like destructive thunderstorms that erupted from a clear sky. In this book Raetsky and Chetverik take a look back at how Alekhine defeated his opponents in dazzling style. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Everyman Chess
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Weight
303g
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781857443721
SKU
V9781857443721
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Ref
99-15
About Alexander Raetsky
Alexander Raetsky is a Russian International Master and an experienced competitor on the chess tournament circuit. Maxim Chetverik is a FIDE Master and a renowned openings expert.
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