{"product_id":"2026100009067-secondhand-fighting-chess-kasparovs-games-and-career","title":"Fighting Chess: Kasparov's Games And Career","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 2nd enlarged ed.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the intersection of raw intellectual power and competitive artistry stands Garry Kasparov — arguably the greatest chess player who ever lived — and Fighting Chess: Kasparov's Games and Career is the definitive chronicle of his meteoric rise through the chess world. Co-authored with renowned chess authority Bob Wade, this compelling volume presents a masterclass in strategic brilliance, documenting the landmark games, fierce rivalries, and watershed moments that defined Kasparov's ascent to the World Chess Championship, capturing the tension and genius of a man who played every match as if the fate of the world depended on it.\n\nBeyond the board, Fighting Chess illuminates the broader cultural and political landscape of Soviet-era competitive chess, where games carried the weight of ideological battles and international prestige. Wade's expert annotations provide invaluable context, dissecting Kasparov's signature aggressive style — the relentless, attacking play that gave this book its name — while revealing the psychological depth and preparation that separated a champion from his contemporaries. For seasoned players seeking to study a grandmaster's mind, or for enthusiasts captivated by one of sport's most dramatic stories, this volume poses an irresistible question: just how far can human genius be pushed across sixty-four squares?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49309666345179,"sku":"2026100009067-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/0fad00b5-bf7d-49e1-ae73-375e8ca86b0c.png?v=1789454828","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100009067-secondhand-fighting-chess-kasparovs-games-and-career","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}