The return in 1992 of American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer against his old rival Boris Spassky has reawakened interest in the games of one of the most determined World Champions of all time.
To Fischer chess is a highly competitive sport which requires not only meticulous opening preparation, a high state of tactical alertness and perfect technique, but also a constant striving for the initiative, immense will to win and even calculated risktaking.
In 1972, when he won the supreme crown, he was years ahead of his time in his chess understanding and he influenced the way competitive chess is played today. Now he is back, all chess enthusiasts will be able to compare Fischer with the younger generation such as Kasparov and Short, neither of whom has played a single competitive game against the enigmatic American.
By studying the deeply researched and thematically arranged material in this book, players of all strengths will change their attitude towards the game and improve their own play.
Content
001 What's in a Style?
008 Pawn Structure
040 Piece Placement
052 Material Considerations
058 Timing
064 Strategy
128 Clarity
136 Straightforwardness
144 Alertness
150 Reducing the Opponent's Options
157 Playing to Win
185 Practical Chances
192 Tactics
214 Technical Aspects
233 Superficiality
237 Misplaying Won Positions
241 Typical Blunders and Oversights
249 Towards a Comprehensive Vision
259 Epilogue
261 References
To Fischer chess is a highly competitive sport which requires not only meticulous opening preparation, a high state of tactical alertness and perfect technique, but also a constant striving for the initiative, immense will to win and even calculated risktaking.
In 1972, when he won the supreme crown, he was years ahead of his time in his chess understanding and he influenced the way competitive chess is played today. Now he is back, all chess enthusiasts will be able to compare Fischer with the younger generation such as Kasparov and Short, neither of whom has played a single competitive game against the enigmatic American.
By studying the deeply researched and thematically arranged material in this book, players of all strengths will change their attitude towards the game and improve their own play.
Content
001 What's in a Style?
008 Pawn Structure
040 Piece Placement
052 Material Considerations
058 Timing
064 Strategy
128 Clarity
136 Straightforwardness
144 Alertness
150 Reducing the Opponent's Options
157 Playing to Win
185 Practical Chances
192 Tactics
214 Technical Aspects
233 Superficiality
237 Misplaying Won Positions
241 Typical Blunders and Oversights
249 Towards a Comprehensive Vision
259 Epilogue
261 References