{"product_id":"kasparov-my-great-predecessors-1-steinitz-lasker-capablanca-alekhine","title":"Kasparov: My Great Predecessors 1 - Steinitz, Lasker, Capablanca \u0026 Alekhine (HC)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Foundation of Modern Chess – Annotated Games of the First Four World Champions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Great Predecessors 1 by Garry Kasparov examines the pioneering era of world championship chess through the games and strategies of its first four champions: Wilhelm Steinitz, Emanuel Lasker, José Raúl Capablanca, and Alexander Alekhine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKasparov provides deep annotations and historical context for the opening innovations, middlegame plans, and endgame mastery that defined each champion's reign. This reissued edition combines scholarly depth with modern production standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book serves both serious students of chess history and players seeking to understand how the game's foundational principles evolved during its most formative period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth analysis of games from all four early world champions, spanning 1886 to 1946\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnotated partiesammlungen revealing the development of opening theory and strategic concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical narratives situating each champion's contribution to modern chess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of the ECF Book of the Year 2003, recognised for authoritative scholarship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced reprint with improved typography, layout, and print quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive examination of endgame techniques and positional understanding across four eras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential reading for players and historians seeking to understand how chess strategy developed through its greatest early practitioners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this book focus only on the games of world champions, or does it also cover other significant players from that era?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book centres on the four world champions themselves – Steinitz, Lasker, Capablanca, and Alekhine – and uses their games as the primary vehicle for understanding the chess of their time. Other players appear in the analysis and historical context, but the focus remains on how each champion shaped the game's development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat level of player is this book intended for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is designed for serious students of chess – both experienced players seeking historical and theoretical insight and chess enthusiasts interested in the game's history. Kasparov's annotations assume a solid understanding of chess notation and strategy, making it most suitable for intermediate to advanced players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this 2026 reprint differ from the original edition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reissued version features high-quality printing, modern fonts, and an upgraded visual design throughout. The chess content and annotations remain the work of Kasparov, but the presentation has been enhanced for readability and contemporary aesthetic standards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Popular Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57824008634750,"sku":"97848","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/my-great-predecessors-part1-kasparov.jpg?v=1786296888","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/kasparov-my-great-predecessors-1-steinitz-lasker-capablanca-alekhine","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}