Fire On Board: Shirov's Best Games
- Edition: Paperback
- Author: Alexei Shirov; Mark Taimanov; Jonathan Speelm
- Skill Range: Intermediate and above
- Publisher: Everyman Chess
- Year Published: 1995
- # of Pages: 232
- ISBN: 1857441508
Description:
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.