Overview
Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov are unquestionably the protagonists who featured in the greatest ever chess rivalry. Between 1984 and 1990 they contested five long matches for the World Championship. This 3rd volume of the,'Garry Kasparov on Modern Chess' series concentrates on the third and fourth matches in this sequence: London/Leningrad 1986 and Seville 1987. Both matches were tremendously exciting and hard fought and both produced chess of an extremely high level.
Full Product Details
Author: Garry Kasparov
Publisher: Everyman Chess
Imprint: Everyman Chess
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.057kg
ISBN: 9781857446258
ISBN 10: 1857446259
Pages: 436
Publication Date: 07 July 2009
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
Kasparov vs Karpov 1986-1987 is arguably the most outstanding book in an outstanding series that is without precedent. John Donaldson KASPAROV VS. KARPOV 1986-1987 is a great book, and should be in the library of all serious chess fans. Jeremy Silman, JeremySilman.com A delightful, evocative book which can scarcely fail to entertain and educate. John Saunders, BCM After Kasparov's series on My Great Predecessors, the world has patiently waited for a definitive analysis of his games with Karpov.This work shows, it has been worthwhile. It's a superb collection of games with outstanding analysis. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Prof. Nagesh Havenur, Chess.com
""Kasparov vs Karpov 1986-1987 is arguably the most outstanding book in an outstanding series that is without precedent."" John Donaldson KASPAROV VS. KARPOV 1986-1987 is a great book, and should be in the library of all serious chess fans. Jeremy Silman, JeremySilman.com A delightful, evocative book which can scarcely fail to entertain and educate. John Saunders, BCM After Kasparov's series on My Great Predecessors, the world has patiently waited for a definitive analysis of his games with Karpov.This work shows, it has been worthwhile. It's a superb collection of games with outstanding analysis. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Prof. Nagesh Havenur, Chess.com
Kasparov vs Karpov 1986-1987 is arguably the most outstanding book in an outstanding series that is without precedent. John Donaldson
Author Information
Garry Kasparov is generally regarded as the greatest chess player ever. He was the thirteenth World Champion, holding the title between 1985 and 2000. His tournament record is second to none, featuring numerous wins in the world's major events, often by substantial margins. As well as his outstanding successes, Kasparov has constantly promoted the game; he has done more than anyone to popularise chess in modern times.
