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PublisherPavilion Books

ISBN-10184994606X

ISBN-139781849946063

eBay Product ID (ePID)14038722997

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleBobby Fischer Rediscovered

Number of Pages312 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicChess

Publication Year2020

IllustratorYes

GenreGames & Activities

AuthorAndrew Soltis

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight14.5 Oz

Item Length9.3 in

Item Width6.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal794.159

Edition DescriptionNew Edition,Revised edition

SynopsisAndrew Soltis covers the unparalleled career of acclaimed American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer with fresh insights into what made Fischer play - and act - the way he did., An updated, expanded edition of the 2003 classic, with all 100 games reanalyzed, along with six additional games This book covers the entire career of an American chess grandmaster and eleventh World Chess Champion, going well beyond his My 60 Memorable Games , and includes rarely seen "lost" Fischer games With new insights into what made the enigmatic Fischer play - and act - the way he did "Bobby Fischer...The precision and energy that he played with is unmatched in the history of chess." Magnus Carlsen, World Chess Champion Nearly 30 years since his last chess game, Bobby Fischer's fame continues to grow. Appearing in Hollywood movies, documentaries and best-selling books, his life and career are as fascinating as they ever were and his games continue to generate discussion. Indeed, with each new generation of computer, stunning discoveries are made about moves that have been debated by grandmasters for decades. International Grandmaster Andrew Soltis played Fischer and also reported, as a journalist, on the American's legendary career. He is the author of many books, including Pawn Structure Chess , 365 Chess Master Lessons and What it Takes to Become a Chess Master ., "Bobby Fischer...The precision and energy that he played with is unmatched in the history of chess." Magnus Carlsen, World Chess Champion Nearly 30 years since his last chess game, Bobby Fischer's fame continues to grow. Appearing in Hollywood movies, documentaries and best-selling books, his life and career are as fascinating as they ever were and his games continue to generate discussion. Indeed, with each new generation of computer, stunning discoveries are made about moves that have been debated by grandmasters for decades. International Grandmaster Andrew Soltis played Fischer and also reported, as a journalist, on the American's legendary career. He is the author of many books, including Pawn Structure Chess, 365 Chess Master Lessons and What it Takes to Become a Chess Master., An updated, expanded edition of the 2003 classic on one of the greatest chess geniuses who ever lived. Nearly 30 years since his last chess game, Bobby Fischer's fame continues to grow. The subject of Hollywood movies, documentaries, and bestselling books, his life and career are as fascinating as ever and his games continue to generate discussion. Indeed, each new generation of computer reveals stunning discoveries about moves that Grandmasters have debated for decades. This updated version of Bobby Fischer Rediscovered -- written by an International Grandmaster who played Fischer and also reported on his legendary career--now offers new analyses of 100 games, plus analyses of six games previously not included. It covers the entire career of this American chess grandmaster and eleventh World Chess Champion, delving into his personality and motivations, going well beyond his My 60 Memorable Games , and featuring rarely seen "lost" Fischer games.

LC Classification NumberGV1452