Product Description

This book - the first in a brand new series - follows on from "My Great Predecessors" and sees chess legend Garry Kasparov reflecting on a pivotal time in chess history. Bobby Fischer's spurt towards the chess summit (1970-1972) marked the approach of a new era affecting all aspects of the game and opening theory in particular. Fischer demonstrated the need for deep preparation with both colours, expanded the range of openings knowledge, and laid the foundations for present-day professional chess. The leader of the new generation, Anatoly Karpov, fully reaped the benefits of the Fischer revolution by mastering the lessons of his great predecessor. Of the players of the older generation, only Victor Korchnoi was able to achieve such a high level of professionalism. Alas, Fischer then left the chess stage. However, the tectonic shifts he had brought about led to the beginning of a genuine revolution in opening theory - a revolution that overturned traditional impressions about many typical positions. Between 1972 and 1975 alone, progress in the field of opening theory was more significant than in the entire preceding decade! Under Fischer's influence chess was radically regenerated - a process which then continued to accelerate. As a result, from the 1972 Fischer-Spassky world championship match to 1984 and the Kasparov-Karpov matches, the overall picture of chess openings changed almost beyond recognition. This fascinating book tells the story of this opening revolution. This story is told not only with the insight of Garry Kasparov, but also as seen through the eyes of the leading players who were at the forefront of the development of chess theory during those key years. The reader will witness at first hand how rapidly and inexorably chess development approached the coming computer era.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #58895 in Books
• Published on: 2007-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 416 pages

Review
I think that anyone of any strength that loves chess history and chess philosophy will enjoy GARRY KASPAROV ON MODERN CHESS, PART ONE. Jeremy Silman

About the Author
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 elite events, often by substantial margins. Over the last few years, Kasparov has taken first prize in ten consecutive major international events.

Customer Reviews

A smash by Kasparov
Iwas born and grew up in the city where kasparov had been born and lived, in Baku. My father used to know him well and his long time fellow and driver, Kolya, used to be a frequent guest at our place...
I have been told so many stories about kasparov, read so many books by him, tried to imitated his style of playing...
That book is another one typical for Garry. Impulsive, strong, featured, inspiring...
Read it or you will lose a chance to face another truth by kasparov. You will either enjoy it or will have some food for thought.

Must have for a chess player.
This book not only gives you perspective of chess opening development in 60s-80s but comes with detailed analysis of those opening. Of course, quite a lot of pages are devoted to Sicilian Defense (which, I do not play myself). Although book covers almost all popular openings with illustrative games as recent as from few years ago. Detailed commentary will make it a pleasure to read and explore rich world of chess.

The book itself is very well done in hardcover and high quality paper. Recommended.