Both Sides Of The Chessboard: An Analysis Of The Fischer/Spassky Chess Match
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
In the summer of 1972, the world held its breath as American prodigy Bobby Fischer faced Soviet champion Boris Spassky in Reykjavik, Iceland — a chess match so charged with Cold War tension that it transcended sport and became a defining cultural moment of the twentieth century. Both Sides of the Chessboard presents a rigorous, game-by-game analysis of this legendary encounter, authored by two of the era's most respected chess minds: Grandmaster Robert Byrne and Master Ivo Nei, with an introduction by the legendary Grandmaster Max Euwe. With precise, authoritative commentary, the authors dissect every move, sacrifice, and strategic gambit of all 21 played games, illuminating the psychological warfare and tactical brilliance that unfolded across the board. This is not merely a record of a chess match — it is a forensic portrait of genius under pressure, and an essential chronicle of the moment one man's singular will reshaped the global hierarchy of the game's greatest power. Whether you are a seasoned player seeking to understand the grandmasters' deeper intentions or a history enthusiast drawn to the drama behind the match, this volume will leave you questioning just how much of chess is logic — and how much is pure, indomitable human spirit.
Author: Robert Byrne And Ivo Nei
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Quadrangle/The New York Times Book Co.
Genre: Sport & fitness
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
In the summer of 1972, the world held its breath as American prodigy Bobby Fischer faced Soviet champion Boris Spassky in Reykjavik, Iceland — a chess match so charged with Cold War tension that it transcended sport and became a defining cultural moment of the twentieth century. Both Sides of the Chessboard presents a rigorous, game-by-game analysis of this legendary encounter, authored by two of the era's most respected chess minds: Grandmaster Robert Byrne and Master Ivo Nei, with an introduction by the legendary Grandmaster Max Euwe. With precise, authoritative commentary, the authors dissect every move, sacrifice, and strategic gambit of all 21 played games, illuminating the psychological warfare and tactical brilliance that unfolded across the board. This is not merely a record of a chess match — it is a forensic portrait of genius under pressure, and an essential chronicle of the moment one man's singular will reshaped the global hierarchy of the game's greatest power. Whether you are a seasoned player seeking to understand the grandmasters' deeper intentions or a history enthusiast drawn to the drama behind the match, this volume will leave you questioning just how much of chess is logic — and how much is pure, indomitable human spirit.