Terekhov: The Life and Games of Vasily Smyslov Volume I: The Early Years 1921-1948 topmaterial Every time-strapped chess improver will

Every time-strapped chess improver will love Bosch's approach: instead of studying more hours or memorizing more lines he advises you to start making smart choices

It is a practical guide which makes the exchange sacrifice more

Index of games and game fragments 457

presenting practical lines and ideas for both sides of the opening

The division of players into four prototypes is extremely helpful not only in terms of game preparation

Terekhov: The Life and Games of Vasily Smyslov Volume I: The Early Years 1921-1948 topmaterial Every time-strapped chess improver willTHE LIFE & GAMES OF THE SEVENTH WORLD CHESS CHAMPION Vasily Smyslov, the seventh world champion, had a long and illustrious chess career. He played close to 3,000 tournament games over seven decades, from the time of Lasker and Capablanca to the days of Anand and Carlsen. From 1948 to 1958, Smyslov participated in four world championships, becoming world champion in 1957. Smyslov continued playing at the highest level for many years and made a