Petrosian's Best Games Of Chess 1946-1963
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.
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
In the world of competitive chess, few careers are as strategically brilliant and psychologically fascinating as that of Tigran Petrosian — and Petrosian's Best Games of Chess 1946–1963 presents the most commanding collection of his masterworks in a single, authoritative volume. Annotated by P. H. Clarke, this carefully curated anthology chronicles Petrosian's rise from his early competitive years through to the eve of his legendary 1963 World Championship victory over Mikhail Botvinnik, showcasing the Armenian grandmaster's unparalleled mastery of prophylaxis, positional play, and defensive genius. Clarke's expert annotations illuminate the deep strategic thinking behind each game, transforming what might appear as quiet, restrained moves into a stunning tapestry of long-range planning and calculated precision. The book stands as both a practical study guide for serious chess players and a historical document of one of the Cold War era's most dominant sporting intellects. Whether you are a seasoned tournament player or a passionate student of chess history, this volume leaves one compelling question unanswered: just how many of Petrosian's secrets remain hidden, even now, within the silence of his most enigmatic moves?
Author: P. H. Clarke
Format: Hardback
Published: 1964, G. Bell and Sons Ltd
Genre: Reference & language
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Yellowed
In the world of competitive chess, few careers are as strategically brilliant and psychologically fascinating as that of Tigran Petrosian — and Petrosian's Best Games of Chess 1946–1963 presents the most commanding collection of his masterworks in a single, authoritative volume. Annotated by P. H. Clarke, this carefully curated anthology chronicles Petrosian's rise from his early competitive years through to the eve of his legendary 1963 World Championship victory over Mikhail Botvinnik, showcasing the Armenian grandmaster's unparalleled mastery of prophylaxis, positional play, and defensive genius. Clarke's expert annotations illuminate the deep strategic thinking behind each game, transforming what might appear as quiet, restrained moves into a stunning tapestry of long-range planning and calculated precision. The book stands as both a practical study guide for serious chess players and a historical document of one of the Cold War era's most dominant sporting intellects. Whether you are a seasoned tournament player or a passionate student of chess history, this volume leaves one compelling question unanswered: just how many of Petrosian's secrets remain hidden, even now, within the silence of his most enigmatic moves?