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Swedish chess legend Ulf Andersson was a positional genius with a crystal clear style.
In his prime, in the 1970s and 80s, he rose to the number 4 spot of the FIDE world rankings because he almost never lost a game and kept scoring wins from quiet positions. But every now and then, he found himself in a position on the board that demanded an attack.
And then he would strike He was fierce and decisive, showcasing his phenomenal talent and his incredible ability to sense any imbalance on the board. Ulf The Attacker is an amazing collection of thrilling games Ulf is widely regarded as one of the most likable figures in the chess world, a player who was in the worlds elite. He is consistently humble, generous with his time, and known for his exceptional sportsmanship.
But at the board, he was merciless in his games against Anatoly Karpov, Viktor Korchnoi, Bent Larsen, and Lajos Portisch, to name a few of the chess stars that got crushed in an attack. This book is both entertaining and instructive. Ulf Anderssons fluid attacking game will undoubtedly influence your own thinking about chess. Softback, 278 pages.
