{"product_id":"kasparov-my-great-predecessors-4","title":"Kasparov: Garry Kasparov on My Great Predecessors, Part Four","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBobby Fischer's Greatest Games and Legacy Analyzed by Kasparov\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarry Kasparov on My Great Predecessors, Part Four examines Bobby Fischer, the legendary American world champion whose dominance reshaped chess history. This volume from Everyman Chess focuses on Fischer's most significant games and achievements from 1955 to 1972, when he single-handedly challenged Soviet chess supremacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Four of Kasparov's acclaimed series offers in-depth analysis of Fischer's greatest victories, including his dominant performances in the 1963\/64 US Championship and his historic 1972 World Championship match against Boris Spassky in Reykjavik. The work combines annotated games with historical context, revealing the mind of one of chess's most gifted yet enigmatic figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntended for serious players, this book delivers the analytical depth and historical perspective needed to understand Fischer's enduring influence on modern chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep annotations of Fischer's most decisive games by Kasparov, a former world champion himself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of Fischer's landmark victories, from his perfect 11\/11 score in 1963\/64 to his crushing 6-0 match wins against Taimanov and Larsen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical analysis of the legendary 1972 Reykjavik match that decided the World Championship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContext on Fischer's career trajectory, from his rise as a teenage prodigy to his 1975 retirement and 1992 comeback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the definitive My Great Predecessors series documenting world champion legacies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e498 pages of game analysis and biographical narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA must-read for serious chessplayers seeking to understand one of history's greatest natural talents and his impact on the game.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat period of Bobby Fischer's career does this book cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book focuses primarily on Fischer's rise from 1955 through his 1972 World Championship victory against Spassky, with additional context on his 1975 retirement and 1992 comeback match. It emphasizes his dominant period when he challenged and defeated the Soviet chess establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this book fit into the My Great Predecessors series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is Part Four of Kasparov's My Great Predecessors series, which examines the games and legacies of past world champions. Each volume focuses on a different champion; Part Four is dedicated entirely to Bobby Fischer's career and achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book suitable for club-level players?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is intended for serious chessplayers with strong fundamentals. Kasparov's annotations are detailed and assume a solid understanding of chess strategy and tactics, making it most accessible to competitive club players and above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everyman Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44923928904000,"sku":"00480-2","price":39.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/view_archive_d0b775af-d84d-47bc-a153-e84e885821c7.jpg?v=1784660950","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/kasparov-my-great-predecessors-4","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}