Attack With Mikhail Tal <Essential | TRICKS>

: 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.

: Experts on Chess Stack Exchange recommend it specifically for those looking to improve their own attacking game. Attack with Mikhail Tal

: 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 : If you are more interested in Tal's

: It covers specific strategic and tactical devices such as "invasion trajectories," "eliminating defenders," "breakthroughs in the center," and "destroying fortress walls". Perspectives from the Chess Community : It covers

: Each of the nine chapters concludes with a "What Would You Have Played?" quiz to test the reader's progress.

: While highly rated, some readers on Amazon UK caution that it is not suitable for beginners and is better suited for intermediate players. Reviews from Readers