Kasparov: My Great Predecessors 2 - Euwe, Botvinnik, Smyslov & Tal (HC)

Autor: Kasparov, Garry
Verlag / Hersteller: Popular Chess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: hardcover
Seiten: 608

The World Champions After Alekhine: Annotated Games and Strategic Insights

Garry Kasparov's My Great Predecessors 2 examines the reigns of four consecutive World Champions spanning nearly three decades of elite chess history. This enhanced reissue presents Euwe, Botvinnik, Smyslov, and Tal with improved print quality, modern typography, and refreshed visual design.

The volume explores how each champion shaped chess theory and competitive play through detailed game annotation and historical context. Fortgeschrittene Spieler und Schachhistoriker gewinnen tiefe Einblicke in die strategischen Entwicklungen der Nachkriegszeit.

Kasparov, himself an eight-time World Champion, brings critical analysis and insider perspective to the matches and matches that defined this era of chess history.

Highlights

• Covers Max Euwe (1935–1937), Mikhail Botvinnik (three reigns: 1948–1957, 1958–1960, 1961–1963), Vasily Smyslov (1957–1958), and Mikhail Tal (1960–1961)
• Annotated games re-evaluated with modern computer technology for contemporary analytical accuracy
• 600+ pages of historical analysis, match narratives, and strategic themes from postwar chess
• Written by Garry Kasparov, providing rare insight into the games and minds of his greatest predecessors
• ECF Book of the Year 2004 Runner-up recognition
• Enhanced production with premium paper quality, contemporary fonts, and improved visual layout

An essential resource for players seeking to understand how the world's strongest chess minds built their legacies.

FAQ

What time period does this volume cover?
Part II covers the championship reigns from 1935 to 1963, beginning with Max Euwe's 1935 victory over Alekhine and concluding with Mikhail Tal's 1960–1961 reign. It traces the development of chess during the crucial postwar decades.

Are the annotations based on modern analysis?
Yes. The games have been re-evaluated using contemporary computer technology, ensuring that the analysis reflects current understanding of the positions rather than relying solely on historical commentary.

How does this edition differ from the original My Great Predecessors 2?
This is an enhanced reissue with improved print quality, modern typefaces, and a redesigned visual style. The core content and analysis remain Kasparov's original work, now presented in a more contemporary format.