Fire on Board : Opening Secrets Behind 1 e4 Pt. 3 Paperback

Alexei Shirov has dazzled and inspired a generation of chess fans with his unique brand of attacking chess.

Grandmaster Shirov, 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 amazing games, tactical fireworks and extraordinary moves.

In the first two books of his celebrated "Fire on Board" series, Shirov traced his progress at the top of the chess world and presented a delightful selection of his most unforgettable games.

Now, for the first time, Shirov discloses the secrets of his high-level opening preparation in this computer-dominated era and the stories behind his most famous opening novelties.

Some of these discoveries from his 'private laboratory' have seen the light in vital over-the-board encounters, while others have remained in his laboratory for many years because the openings in question have gone out of fashion.

This book focuses on 1 e4 (open and semi-open games), while the next volume will cover all other openings. "Fire on Board Part III" also includes some previously unseen curiosities of Shirov's chess life, analysis and games. It provides an insight into high-level opening analysis.

It is a compilation of violent, attacking and imaginative chess.

It is written by one of the world's leading players.

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.

Highlights of his career so far include a runners-up spot in the 2000 FIDE World Championship, plus an impressive match victory over the BGN World Champion Vladimir Kramnik.

More recently, Shirov finished outright first in the 2004 Sarajevo super-GM tournament, his winning margin over his nearest rival being an emphatic 1-1/2 points.