Autor: Karolyi, TIbor
Verlag / Hersteller: Quality Chess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: hardcover
Seiten: 416

The World Champion Years: Spassky's Legacy Beyond the Crown

Boris Spassky's Best Games 2 continues the authoritative biography of one of chess history's most accomplished players. IM Tibor Karolyi follows Spassky's path from his 1969 World Championship triumph through four decades of elite competition, documenting the games and moments that cemented his place among the game's greats.

This second volume traces the World Champion's career after his historic 1972 loss to Bobby Fischer in Reykjavik. Despite that defeat, Spassky remained a formidable force, producing masterpieces that captivated the chess world well into the 2000s.

Highlights

• Complete coverage of Spassky's reign as World Champion and his finest games through 2009
• Detailed annotations by IM Tibor Karolyi, providing insight into the World Champion's strategic and tactical thinking
• In-depth analysis of the legendary 1972 Fischer-Spassky match and its aftermath
• Extensive historical photographs and biographical context spanning four decades
• Continuation of the definitive two-volume biography by one of chess's most respected historians

A comprehensive portrait of how Spassky shaped world chess long after relinquishing his title.

FAQ

What period does Volume 2 cover?
Volume 2 covers Spassky's career from 1969, when he became World Champion, through 2009—including his famous defeat to Fischer in 1972 and his continued achievements as one of the world's elite players.

Is this book a continuation of Volume 1, or can it stand alone?
This is the second volume of a two-part biography. While it stands as a complete work covering the World Champion years, it is designed to continue directly from Volume 1, which covered Spassky's earlier career up to 1969.

Does the book include analysis of the 1972 Fischer-Spassky match?
Yes. The book provides in-depth coverage of the historic 1972 match in Reykjavik and analyzes Spassky's play and career trajectory following that pivotal event.