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Alexei Shirov has dazzled and inspired a generation of chess fans with his unique brand of attacking chess. The Grandmaster, originally from Riga, Latvia, is widely regarded as one of the most aggressive and inventive chess players of the modern era, an argument backed up by his wealth of amazing games, rich in tactical fireworks and extraordinary moves. Fire on Board begins where the best-selling first edition left off in 1996. Shirov traces his progress at the top of the chess world since that year and presents a delightful collection of his favorite games, all explained in great detail to readers.

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When I first read this book, I felt like I was being treated to a long display of stunning fireworks. --John Watson, The Week in Chess <br> A tremendous game collection by a top star. --Eric Schiller, Chessworks.com <br> It contains many amazing games, that are full of wonderful combinations and sacrifices. <br>--Bill Kelleher, ChessCafe.com <br>

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Since becoming a Grandmaster in 1990, Alexei Shirov has firmly established himself amongst the world's leading players and has a string of tournament victories to his name. Originally from Latvia, he now lives in Spain.

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