: Each of the nine chapters concludes with a "What Would You Have Played?" quiz to test the reader's progress.
“Awesome book on attacking technique by the master of attack. In game after game Tal shows how to crack open a position that seems defended.” Goodreads Attack with Mikhail Tal
: Experts on Chess Stack Exchange recommend it specifically for those looking to improve their own attacking game. : Each of the nine chapters concludes with
: Unlike many Tal anthologies, this is a textbook on how to generate and execute an attack. : Unlike many Tal anthologies, this is a
: 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.
: The layout emphasizes prose explanation over dense analytical variations, making it readable and engaging.
: 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