The material introduces the reader to the characteristic tactics, motives and combinations; its arrangement in the form of lessons with examples for self-solving makes the work itself not only a tutorial, but also a simulator (for reading without a board). Tutorial – the simulator was written by an international grandmaster and an experienced chess writer. You will definitely step up your game by reading this book, which will undoubtedly be useful for a wide range of readers, coaches and leaders of chess clubs.

Tal Mikhail Nekhemievich (9.11.1936— 28.06.1992) 8th world champion (1960—1961), international grandmaster (1957). Champion of Latvia 1953, 1965 Champion of the USSR 1957, 1958, 1967, 1972, 1974, 1978 Eight-time winner of the World Chess Olympiad as part of the USSR team, six times European champion and three-time world champion among students in team standings. Winner of the first unofficial championship blitz world (1988). 1958 Interzonal Winner, 1964, 1979, 1959 Candidates Tournament, participant in two matches for the world championship and seven matches of applicants. Won wins in 44 international tournaments. The most complete collection of M. Tal's games is designed for a wide circle of chess lovers. This volume covers the peak years of his career genius chess player — victorious challenger cycle and factory- the title of world champion.

New, significantly enlarged edition of the famous book - 75 games. Anatoly Karpov is the greatest expert on Caro-Kann defense. He scored many bright victories in it, playing both white and black. In this paper, the multiple world champion talks about the most important and interesting discoveries made in the Caro-Kann defense. Many examples from modern practice are given.