Fire On Board: Shirov's Best Games

by Alexei Shirov

In this collection of his best games, Grandmaster Alexei Shirov shows why he is widely regarded as one of the most aggressive and inventive players of the modern era. It contains a delightful selection of his favourite games, each of which is explained in detail, together with sections on tactical highlights and endgames. Special attention is devoted to the super-sharp Botvinnik variation, which Shirov has used to remarkable effect against the world's leading players.

Genres: Chess, Reference

Paperback

First published May 1, 1997

Reviews

[Tim Reisner · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really superb games compilation with a nice selection of endings to finish. I'd have liked a little more autobiographical content but the the chess and analysis plus anecdotes can hardly be faulted. The bit where he recalls being stuck at the board in a tricky ending whilst needing to get to the airport to fly to Buenas Aires.... for his OWN wedding, is priceless.

[Sandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too complicated for me, too much short hand and variations. The openings interest me, namely kings Indian defense, Sicilian, and the Ruy Lopez. It's cool to get into his head too.

[TrumanCoyote · Rating 4 out of 5]

This came across more like a series of final exams than a read. Yikes! What a way to discover that all this time I've just been playing checkers... :( At any rate, I can see why his results might well prove uneven: miss just one little item in all of that and your whole conception can come tumbling to the ground.