How did you read Life & Games of M Tal?
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Feb 13, 2021
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Life & Games of Mikhail Tal
I'm wondering how you read this? There is a lot of narrative, so I want to read the story, but I feel obligated to play out the games to understand his words better. Stopping to play the games ends the reading flow and usually requires a board or computer. Some lines he gives are 40+ moves... too much for me to follow in my head.
Did you feel playing out the games was necessary? Did you seek the PGNs somewhere and use your phone?
Thanks.
Feb 14, 2021
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#2
Step 1: turn the light on! ;-)
Just plan to read it (at least) twice - once (or twice) for enjoyment and the again (and again...) for study.
His account of the WCC victory over Botvinnik is written in a similar manner. You might want to put that on the 'to read' list afterwards. Though less biographical content of course, but there is a good explanation of his approach to the games and the psychological factors in choice of style and opening.