Mikhail Tal is one of the most celebrated chess players of all time. The eighth World Champion not only won the title at a record young age but did so using a ferocious highrisk attacking style. Tal s spectacular games along with his charming personality and witty sense of humour endeared him to the chess public like no other player. Cuttingedge chess analysis is complemented by the engaging story of Tal s career and other life events. The book also contains numerous anecdotes from famous play