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The Ultimate Fischer Collection is a limited edition hardcover that showcases the remarkable journey of Bobby Fischer, a chess prodigy who emerged in the mid-1950s, challenging the Soviet dominance in chess. Following World War II, the chess scene was largely controlled by Soviet players like Botvinnik, Smyslov, Tal, Petrosian, and Spassky, with few Western players making significant impacts. Fischer, however, dedicated himself entirely to the game, driven by an obsession to uncover the truths of chess. His relentless pursuit of excellence and natural talent positioned him as one of the greatest chess players in history, shaking the foundations of the chess world. This collection presents every tournament and match game Fischer played, complete with insightful annotations and analysis by best-selling author and German International Grandmaster Karsten Müller. Nearly 1,000 annotated games are included, along with crosstables from major tournaments and matches, archival photographs, and contextual commentary that highlights Fischer's impact on chess history. This comprehensive compilation offers a deep dive into the legacy of a true chess legend.
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Bobby Fischer, Karsten Müller
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Bobby Fischer
- Subtitle
- The Career and Complete Games of the American World Chess Champion
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Karsten Müller
- Publisher
- Russell Enterprises
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 408
- ISBN10
- 1888690682
- ISBN13
- 9781888690682
- Series
- Tags
- Chess
- Description
- The Ultimate Fischer Collection is a limited edition hardcover that showcases the remarkable journey of Bobby Fischer, a chess prodigy who emerged in the mid-1950s, challenging the Soviet dominance in chess. Following World War II, the chess scene was largely controlled by Soviet players like Botvinnik, Smyslov, Tal, Petrosian, and Spassky, with few Western players making significant impacts. Fischer, however, dedicated himself entirely to the game, driven by an obsession to uncover the truths of chess. His relentless pursuit of excellence and natural talent positioned him as one of the greatest chess players in history, shaking the foundations of the chess world. This collection presents every tournament and match game Fischer played, complete with insightful annotations and analysis by best-selling author and German International Grandmaster Karsten Müller. Nearly 1,000 annotated games are included, along with crosstables from major tournaments and matches, archival photographs, and contextual commentary that highlights Fischer's impact on chess history. This comprehensive compilation offers a deep dive into the legacy of a true chess legend.