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Original Title:	Garry Kasparov on Fischer: My Great Predecessors, Part IV
ISBN:	1857443950 (ISBN13: 9781857443950)
Edition Language:	English
Series:	My Great Predecessors #4
Literary Awards:	English Chess Federation Book of the Year (2005)

Garry Kasparov on Fischer: My Great Predecessors, Part IV (My Great Predecessors #4)

Garry Kasparov

Hardcover | Pages: 496 pages

Rating: 4.41 | 204 Users | 4 Reviews

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This book brings together the two greatest names in the history of chess. The author, Garry Kasparov, is the world number one, and by common consent, the greatest player ever. The subject of the book, Bobby Fischer, is the only American to have become world champion and is probably the greatest natural talent the world has ever seen.

In the period between 1955 and 1972, Fischer, more or less single-handedly, took on the might of the Soviet Chess Empire and won. During this time Fischer scored astonishing successes, the likes of which had not been seen before. These included 11/11 in the 1963/64 U.S. Championship and match victories (en route to the World Championship) by the score of 6-0 against two of the strongest players in the world, Mark Taimanov and Bent Larsen. The climax of Fischer's campaign was his unforgettable match win in Reykjavik in 1972 against Boris Spassky.

However, Fischer is not only remembered for his achievements over-the-board, he is almost equally well-known for his temperamental behavior away from the board. He made extreme demands of all those around him, including tournament organizers. When these demands were not met he often refused to play. The 1972 match against Spassky required the intervention of no less than Henry Kissinger to smooth things over. In 1975, when he was due to defend his title against Anatoly Karpov, Fischer was completely unable to agree terms with FIDE (the World Chess Federation) and was defaulted. After this, he more or less gave up chess, playing only once, a "return" match against Spassky in 1992.

In this book, a must for all serious chess players, Kasparov deeply analyzes Fischer's greatest games and assesses the legacy of this great American genius.

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Title	:	Garry Kasparov on Fischer: My Great Predecessors, Part IV (My Great Predecessors #4)
Author	:	Garry Kasparov
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	Special Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 496 pages
Published	:	January 1st 2005 by Everyman Chess
Categories	:	Games. Chess. Sports and Games. Nonfiction

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While I have loved all of the volumes thus far in Kasparov's amazing series, this was the one that I was looking forward to the most, seeing as how it was Bobby Fischer who inspired my interest in chess with his world championship match with Boris Spassky. I remember watching the match on a black and white television, with commentary from Shelby Lyman, and was mesmerized by the depth and strategic thought that was going into each move that the players made I was instantly hooked! Now we have

The definitive book on Bobby Fischer; what's funny is that Kasparov is simultaneously the best-qualified and the worst-qualified person in the world to write it. Here's the analogy that occurs to me. Suppose Mohammed had written a long, carefully researched book on Jesus. He'd have all these killer insights into the decisions you make when founding a major religion, and what it's like talking to God on a day-to-day basis. It would be amazing to follow his thought processes. And then he'd start



Russian (formerly Soviet) chess grandmaster, former World Chess Champion, writer, and political activist, whom many consider the greatest chess player of all time.

The definitive book on Bobby Fischer; what's funny is that Kasparov is simultaneously the best-qualified and the worst-qualified person in the world to write it. Here's the analogy that occurs to me. Suppose Mohammed had written a long, carefully researched book on Jesus. He'd have all these killer insights into the decisions you make when founding a major religion, and what it's like talking to God on a day-to-day basis. It would be amazing to follow his thought processes. And then he'd start

A book great book within an outstanding series that chronicles and analyzes chess champions throughout the history of the game. An important reference book and resource for chess students and fans.