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Kirillov: Team Tal - An Inside Story SN_required false they occur in the gamesMikhail Tal's Life Through the Eyes of His Closest Confidant Team Tal by Valentin Kirillov offers a rare insider's perspective on one of chess history's most captivating figures. Written by Tal's longtime friend, sparring partner, second, and team member, this memoir combines personal anecdotes with previously untold stories about the legendary "Magician of Riga." The book traces Tal's formative years under coach Janis Kruzkops and mentor Alexander