Garry Kasparov on My Great Predecessors, Part 1
1052 pages · Released Aug 7, 2020 · Simon and Schuster
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This is a detailed historical and analytical study of chess champions and their games, with no content concerns whatsoever. The book offers substantial educational value about chess history, strategy, and the intellectual discipline required to master the game. It features examples of dedication, analytical thinking, and competitive excellence from some of history's greatest players. The advanced nature of chess analysis and the 1,000+ page length make it most suitable for older children and teens with serious interest in the game.
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The battle for the World Chess Championship has witnessed numerous titanic struggles which have engaged the interest not only of chess enthusiasts but also of the public at large. The chessboard is the ultimate mental battleground and the world champions themselves are supreme intellectual gladiators. This magnificent... The battle for the World Chess Championship has witnessed numerous titanic struggles which have engaged the interest not only of chess enthusiasts but also of the public at large. The chessboard is the ultimate mental battleground and the world champions themselves are supreme intellectual gladiators. This magnificent compilation of chess form the basis of the first part of Garry Kasparov's definitive history of the World Chess Championship. Garry Kasparov, who is universally acclaimed as the greatest chessplayer ever, subjects the play of his predecessors to a rigorous analysis. Part one features the play of champions Wilhelm Steinitz (1886-1894), Emanuel Lasker (1894-1921), Jose Capablanca (1921-1927) and Alexander Alekhine (1927-1935 and 1937-1946).
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