@RoyalFlagger I am reading the Life and Games of Mikhail Tal already.
Here is a digital copy, I'm guessing you want one:
1filedownload.com/chess-books-download-free/the-life-and-games-of-mikhail-tal/
Here is a digital copy, I'm guessing you want one:
1filedownload.com/chess-books-download-free/the-life-and-games-of-mikhail-tal/
I’m really curious/excited how mister Negi will handle the Pirc & Modern in his coming ‘e4 vs minor defenses’ book!
From the classics I’d like to get ‘Chess for Tigers’ back from whoever borrowed it from me in the nineties ;-)
From the classics I’d like to get ‘Chess for Tigers’ back from whoever borrowed it from me in the nineties ;-)
@ThePurpleBenOni: Is it available online somewhere? (Link, please...) Just found 2nd hand around 180,- €€... Fantastic variations and very unusual positions (5. Ra4.....) possible from the start; none of the variations I'm trying to master included though. Still confusing not only black but also myself with it :D...
@Candypawn
Bezgodov's book undoubtedly retains its unique historical value, in presenting a new variation through a wealth of original analysis. It is also remarkable that the author correctly identified, "ex nihilo", a few critical lines (particularly in the 2...Nc6 variation) which were employed much later in top games (e.g. Carlsen vs Inarkiev), whilst also mantaining a playful approach in other sections (KG-style replies to 2...e5).
On the other hand, Soloviov's work is much more extensive and obviously benefits from the substantial base of high level games (Mamedyarov et al.) that were played in the intervening decade or so...
Hence it is likely preferable, from a purely practical point of view.
It is also quite easier to find. A simple search should return the URLs of several online shops which sell new copies at list price. I remember at least a Polish chess store, a Spanish one and also a British bookstore chain...
Bezgodov's book undoubtedly retains its unique historical value, in presenting a new variation through a wealth of original analysis. It is also remarkable that the author correctly identified, "ex nihilo", a few critical lines (particularly in the 2...Nc6 variation) which were employed much later in top games (e.g. Carlsen vs Inarkiev), whilst also mantaining a playful approach in other sections (KG-style replies to 2...e5).
On the other hand, Soloviov's work is much more extensive and obviously benefits from the substantial base of high level games (Mamedyarov et al.) that were played in the intervening decade or so...
Hence it is likely preferable, from a purely practical point of view.
It is also quite easier to find. A simple search should return the URLs of several online shops which sell new copies at list price. I remember at least a Polish chess store, a Spanish one and also a British bookstore chain...
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