Attack With Mikhail Tal Today
: If you are more interested in Tal's personality, life story, and full game annotations, this is often cited as the superior choice and one of the greatest chess books ever written.
: Reviewers from Amazon note that while the title features Tal, only about 16 complete games and 37 examples are his; it includes high-quality games from every World Champion from Lasker to Kasparov. Perspectives from the Chess Community
: The book features a unique dialogue between Tal and Damsky that introduces themes for each chapter. Attack with Mikhail Tal
“A bit tedious and difficult to read because instead of full games it's a lot of positions with lengthy variations.” Goodreads Comparisons to Other Tal Books
: Each of the nine chapters concludes with a "What Would You Have Played?" quiz to test the reader's progress. : If you are more interested in Tal's
: Recommended for a deep dive into a specific match and a look at the clash of two distinct styles.
: Experts on Chess Stack Exchange recommend it specifically for those looking to improve their own attacking game. “A bit tedious and difficult to read because
: The layout emphasizes prose explanation over dense analytical variations, making it readable and engaging.