Garry Kasparov on My Great Predecessors, Part 2
1154 pages · Released Aug 7, 2020 · Simon and Schuster
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This is a scholarly chess analysis book by world champion Garry Kasparov examining five legendary predecessors in depth. It contains no content concerns—no violence, language, or mature themes. The book offers substantial educational value about chess strategy, history, and the cultural context of mid-20th century champions, making it ideal for young chess enthusiasts or history-minded readers.
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Part two features the play of champions Max Euwe (1935-1937) Mikhail Botvinnik (1946-1957, 1958-1961 and 1961-1963), Vassily Smyslov (1957-1958) and Mikhail Tal (1960-1961). These books are more than just a compilation of the games of these champions. Kasparov's biographies place them in a fascinating historical, polit... Part two features the play of champions Max Euwe (1935-1937) Mikhail Botvinnik (1946-1957, 1958-1961 and 1961-1963), Vassily Smyslov (1957-1958) and Mikhail Tal (1960-1961). These books are more than just a compilation of the games of these champions. Kasparov's biographies place them in a fascinating historical, political and cultural context. Kasparov explains how each champion brought his own distinctive style to the chessboard and enriched the theory of the game with new ideas. All these games have been thoroughly reassessed with the aid of modern software technology and the new light this sheds on these classic masterpieces is fascinating.
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ISBN 9781857447446 · Simon and Schuster