Shirov: Brett in Flammen CT presents a practical opening guide

presents a practical opening guide with a wide repertoire for black players who want to play for a win

his rich combinatorial imagination and his will to destroy his opponent made him one of the greats on the board and in chess theory

An updated

the last few years have seen a dramatic rise in its popularity

Chapter 5 – Intuitive Sacrifices and Enduring Initiative 353

Shirov: Brett in Flammen CT presents a practical opening guideAbout the book Grandmaster Alexei Shirov is generally regarded in the chess world as the successor to his compatriot Mikhail Tal. In the tradition of Tal, he continues to deliver top creative performances that delight chess fans. In this book, Shirov analyses his best games from 1997 to 2005, a period in which he played for the World Chess Championship. The author not only lets the reader participate in his games, but also openly describes his