| Author/Contributor(s): | Pandolfini, Bruce |
| Publisher: | Touchstone |
| Date: | 10/14/1985 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
Since 1886, the world chess champion has been determined every few years in dramatic head-to-head competitions. From Steinetz to Karpov, the twelve men who have held the title have shared a desire to succeed and a stunning ability to translate this desire into that most definitive and triumphant of moves—checkmate!
You'll discover suspenseful, one-move problems that capture an average of ten games per player in the moment just before the victory-forcing play. Presented in an easy-to-use, interactive format that includes over 100 individual diagrams, the moves are arranged in order of difficulty—from beginning to advanced.
Champions include: Smyslov, Tal, Petrosian, Spassky, Fischer, Karpov, Steinetz, Lasker, Capablanca, Alekhine, Euwe, Botvinnik
Invaluable commentary, analysis, and historical information on each champion make this a book that will provide hours of stimulating and enjoyable entertainment for years to come!