My 60 Memorable Games
My 60 Memorable Games
Bobby Fischer
Adam Robinson
I played over these games every night, these 60 games. - Adam Robinson
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My 60 Memorable Games

My 60 Memorable Games

Bobby Fischer
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Bobby Fischer
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In "My 60 Memorable Games," chess legend Bobby Fischer lays bare the intellect and intuition that propelled him to international fame, offering a riveting exploration of the mind of a champion. With meticulous detail and profound insight, Fischer dissects sixty of his most significant games, played between 1957 and 1967, a decade during which he ascended from prodigious talent to the zenith of chess mastery. Through his commentary, readers are granted an intimate look at the strategic foresight, audacious tactics, and occasionally, the heart-stopping blunders that define competitive chess at its pinnacle. These games are not merely recounted but deeply analyzed, revealing the depth of Fischer's thought and his relentless pursuit of perfection. Accompanied by analytical introductions from International Grandmaster Larry Evans, Fischer's narratives go beyond simple game reports; they are lessons in chess strategy and psychology from arguably the greatest chess mind the world has ever known. Each page bristles with the tension and excitement that accompanies championship-level chess, making "My 60 Memorable Games" not just a book of chess games, but a journey into the essence of competitive greatness. Fischer's candid reflections and Evans' expert insights combine to create a tome that is indispensable for chess enthusiasts and a fascinating study for anyone interested in the complexities of the human mind under pressure.

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Released
1969
1 Jan
Length
385
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I played over these games every night, these 60 games. - Adam Robinson
On the chessboard lies and hypocrisy do not survive long.The creative combination lays bare the presumption of a lie;the merciless fact, culminating in a checkmate, contradicts the hypocrite.
— Bobby Fischer, My 60 Memorable Games

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