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 Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik take a look back
at how Alekhine defeated his opponents in dazzling style. They
carefully select and analyze some of Alekhine's most famous attacks
and glorious combinations. A deep study of his games cannot fail to
entertain and inspire any true chess fan.
*Includes Alekhine's most celebrated games
*Test yourself with his most difficult combinations
*Perfect for sharpening your attacking play
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