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The Longest Game is a German-language hardcover chess book about the 1984 World Championship match in Moscow between Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov, one of the most memorable and longest contests in chess history.
What the book is about
At its centre is the clash between the reigning world champion and the young challenger, a match that became famous for its extraordinary length and intensity. The book revisits the atmosphere of those events and places the encounter in the wider story of chess history. It will appeal to readers following Karpov and Kasparov as well as anyone who wants to understand one of the best-known world title matches.
Edition details
- Language: German
- Binding: hardcover
- Page count: 396
For readers interested in chess history, major matches and world championship rivalry, this book is a natural fit.
Key details
- Product type: hardcover chess book
- Title: The Longest Game
- Language: German
- Binding: hardcover
- Page count: 396
- Subject: the 1984 World Championship match in Moscow
- Players: Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov
Tangible precision
Each move strengthens curiosity, concentration, and self-confidence.

