{"product_id":"kasparov-my-great-predecessors-4-fischer","title":"Kasparov: My Great Predecessors 4 - Fischer (hardcover)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBobby Fischer's World Championship Era: A Detailed Analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Great Predecessors 4 by Garry Kasparov examines Robert James Fischer, the American who transformed competitive chess in the 1970s. This reissued edition features enhanced production quality, modern typography and improved visual presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFischer's rise from the late 1950s through his dominant 1972 championship victory over Boris Spassky in Reykjavik marked a watershed moment in chess history. This volume traces how Fischer ended Soviet dominance of the game and reshaped international competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious players studying chess history and world championship matches benefit from Kasparov's authoritative annotations of Fischer's key games and strategic innovations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive coverage of Fischer's world championship period (1972–1975) and his path to defeating Spassky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnotated games revealing Fischer's distinctive approach to openings, middlegame tactics and endgame precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of how Fischer broke Soviet chess hegemony and influenced subsequent generations of players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eECF Book of the Year 2005 winner, reissued with enhanced print quality and modern design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep examination of the Match of the Century and its lasting impact on chess competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn essential resource for players seeking to understand Fischer's legacy through Kasparov's expert perspective on chess history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does this book cover about Fischer's chess career?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe volume focuses on Fischer's world championship era from 1972 to 1975, his games against Spassky in Reykjavik, and the broader context of how he rose to prominence in the late 1950s and challenged Soviet chess dominance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Fischer's games annotated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the book features annotated games with Kasparov's analysis, providing insight into Fischer's strategic ideas, opening choices and tactical approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this edition differ from earlier versions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a reissued edition with high-quality printing, modern fonts and an upgraded visual style throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Popular Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57824011256190,"sku":"97851","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/my-great-predecessors-part4-kasparov.jpg?v=1786296921","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/en\/products\/kasparov-my-great-predecessors-4-fischer","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}