The book , co-authored by the legendary World Champion and sports journalist Iakov Damsky , is widely considered a minor classic and an excellent instructional manual for intermediate to advanced players. Core Content and Structure
: Recommended for a deep dive into a specific match and a look at the clash of two distinct styles. Attack with Mikhail Tal
: Each of the nine chapters concludes with a "What Would You Have Played?" quiz to test the reader's progress. The book , co-authored by the legendary World
: 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 : While highly rated, some readers on Amazon
: Unlike many Tal anthologies, this is a textbook on how to generate and execute an attack.
: 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
: It covers specific strategic and tactical devices such as "invasion trajectories," "eliminating defenders," "breakthroughs in the center," and "destroying fortress walls".