Traces Alexei Shirov's progress at the top of the chess world since 1996 and presents a collection of his favourite games, all explained in detail to the reader. Shirov's best games, are unravelled and explained by the man himself. This is a compilation of attacking and imaginative chess. It is written by one of the world's leading players.

In this collection of his best games, Grandmaster Alexei Shirov shows why he is widely regarded as one of the most aggressive and inventive players of the modern era. It contains a delightful selection of his favorite games, each of which is explained in detail, together with sections on tactical highlights and endgames. Special attention is devoted to the super-sharp Botvinnik variation, which Shirov has used to remarkable effect against the world's leading players.