Boris Spassky is a true chess legend, a World Champion who, thanks to his monumental battles with Bobby Fischer, raised the popularity of the game to a level that had never been seen before. Although at the height of his powers many saw Spassky as a complete and universal player, adept at outplaying his opponents in any type of position, it is no secret that from an early age he thrived on sharp, attacking play. He was a superb practical player, and with the initiative at his hands he could conjure up wonderful combinations and deadly attacks.
In Boris Spassky Master of Initiative, Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik look back over Spassky’s long and distinguished career to examine how he defeated hislong-time adversaries, carefully highlighting his most colourful and celebrated encounters over the chessboard. A deep study of his style and games will entertain and inspire any true chess fan.
- Includes Boris Spassky’s most brilliant sacrificial games
- Ideal for the attack-minded chess player
- Perfect for sharpening your tactical ability
About the Authors
Alexander Raetsky is a Russian Grandmaster and an experienced competitor on the chess tournament circuit. He’s also a skilled writer and has been a frequent contributor to the famous Russian magazine 64 and the internationally renowned publication New In Chess. His first book for Everyman Chess, Meeting 1 e4, was very well received by reviewers and chess players alike.
Russian International Master Maxim Chetverik is a renowned opening theoretician and has co-authored numerous books with Alexander Raetsky.
Reviews
“…my disappointment in the book’s basic design vanished and I suddenly felt a surge of testosterone at the thought of finding every tactic Spassky did! Was I man enough to accept this challenge? Hell yes! Are YOU ready for the same challenge? Perhaps Spassky isn’t your cup of tea. Well, the authors have also written the same kind of tactical book with Tal as the artist (MIKHAIL TAL: TACTICAL GENIUS A great gimmick title! You read it and say, “If I solve everything then that would make me a tactical genius too!”). A third one featuring the tactics of Alexander Alekhine is also available. Imagine getting all three and solving every problem in every one of these books! This would leave you with the combined tactical acumen of Alekhine, Tal, and Spassky! In fact, at that point you might reconsider buying SEXY WOMEN LOVE CHESS TACTICIANS after all. So, this kind of book may or may not be what you’re looking for. But there is one more positive thing they might do: after reading any one of them, you might find that you want more information on your new chess hero. Then game collections and biographies can be bought and absorbed, your chess history IQ will grow, and a whole new area of the game will shower you with nonstop pleasure.” — Jeremy Silman
“Der Band zeigt viele schöne Korabinationen Spasskys und kann sowohl der ernsten Aufgabenlösung als auch dem reinen schachlichen Vergnügen dienen durch blo ßes genussreiches Nachspielen. Englische Grundkenntnisse sind dabei nur zum Lesen der Kurzbiographie vonnöten.”— Rochade Europa