Vishy Anand is the strongest chess player ever to come from India, and is currently rated number two in the world, with Kasparov in his sights. His friendly, unpretentious personality makes him extremely popular with chess players around the world. In this, his first book, he presents detailed and entertaining commentaries to forty of his best games. Anand's ability to get to the heart of complex positions, which makes him a deadly opponent over the board, comes across extremely well in his notes, which will amply repay careful study. This book includes: flowing attack masterpieces explained logically step-by-step; anecdotes from top-level events; practical hints from a world-championship challenger; game introducions that set each game in its practical context; and thirty puzzle positions to test your skill. (view table of contents)