Gallagher: The Magic of Mikhail Tal SN_required true This work was originally envisioned

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Gallagher: The Magic of Mikhail Tal SN_required true This work was originally envisionedUnderstanding Tal's Strategic Brilliance Beyond the Legend Joe Gallagher's The Magic of Mikhail Tal examines the games of chess's most flamboyant former World Champion through fresh analytical eyes. Rather than accepting the mythology surrounding the Latvian master, this work investigates whether Tal's reputation rested on genuine strategic mastery or calculated risk taking. The book focuses on a largely overlooked period of Tal's career spanning 1975