Fischer's Chess Games
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few names in the history of competitive chess carry the mythic weight of Bobby Fischer, and Fischer's Chess Games stands as one of the most authoritative and captivating records of his genius ever assembled. This landmark collection chronicles the most significant and celebrated games played by the American grandmaster, presenting annotated matches that illuminate the brilliance, audacity, and psychological intensity that defined his legendary career — from his prodigious rise as a teenage champion to his iconic 1972 World Championship victory over Boris Spassky in Reykjavik. With an introduction by renowned British grandmaster and chess writer Raymond Keene, the volume provides rich strategic commentary that makes the games accessible to both serious players and passionate enthusiasts alike. Keene's authoritative voice sets the intellectual and historical stage, allowing readers to appreciate not just the tactical mastery on display, but also the singular force of Fischer's competitive spirit. Whether you are revisiting these immortal games or encountering them for the first time, this collection leaves an indelible question lingering: just how far ahead was Fischer thinking?
Author: Raymond Keene
Format: Paperback
Published: 1980
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Few names in the history of competitive chess carry the mythic weight of Bobby Fischer, and Fischer's Chess Games stands as one of the most authoritative and captivating records of his genius ever assembled. This landmark collection chronicles the most significant and celebrated games played by the American grandmaster, presenting annotated matches that illuminate the brilliance, audacity, and psychological intensity that defined his legendary career — from his prodigious rise as a teenage champion to his iconic 1972 World Championship victory over Boris Spassky in Reykjavik. With an introduction by renowned British grandmaster and chess writer Raymond Keene, the volume provides rich strategic commentary that makes the games accessible to both serious players and passionate enthusiasts alike. Keene's authoritative voice sets the intellectual and historical stage, allowing readers to appreciate not just the tactical mastery on display, but also the singular force of Fischer's competitive spirit. Whether you are revisiting these immortal games or encountering them for the first time, this collection leaves an indelible question lingering: just how far ahead was Fischer thinking?