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Garry Kasparov's Fighting Chess (Batsford Chess Library)

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Kasparov's great works of chess literature: The Test of Time, New World Chess Champion, London-Leningrad Championship, tower above this watered down career summary, Fighting Chess. Much of the book is taken verbatim from those other works. There are many additional annotated games here, but there is nothing to recommend this book if you have the other mentioned works. Those other books are still available through various sources on the 'net. Certainly, Fighting Chess is essential for hardcore Kasparov fans; but The Test of Time alone can keep you occupied for probably a year, so I see little need for this book. Plus, it is a physically smaller book, unlike the previous Pergamon works, which were the large softcover, double-column format that was so attractive. In sum, this is a nice summary work of Kasparov's career to '95, but get the other books instead!

This book contains 91 games, 38 of which are annotated by Kasparov himself. Kasparov's games are some of the most exciting in chess. It's hard to find much to criticize in a book by and about the man who is probably the greatest player of all time. My only beef is that it's a little on the pricey side (almost 27 Yankee dollars, including tax). But I've spent more money on worse books, so I shouldn't complain. I am surprised that the book is out of print.

gary kasparov, one of the best descriptive annotators of all time, dazzles us with brilliant combinations of wit and chess moves. A great collection of games from a great chess player! This book also comes with crosstables of tournaments which add even more character.