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This My Great Predecessors 3: Petrosian & Spassky by Garry Kasparov is an English-language chess book in paperback, and the third volume of Kasparov’s My Great Predecessors series. It brings together historical context, strategic ideas and game analysis centred on two world champions, Tigran Petrosian and Boris Spassky.
What this book covers
The third volume of My Great Predecessors focuses on the ninth and tenth world champions: Tigran Petrosian and Boris Spassky. It is aimed at readers who want a deeper understanding of top-level chess history, the development of elite play and the significance of this period in the fight for the world title.
Kasparov does more than present facts. He examines the games and strategic ideas through the eyes of one of the strongest players in chess history, making this a valuable read for ambitious club players as well as collectors of classic chess literature.
Edition and format
This paperback edition is practical for regular reading and study. It contains 416 pages and is written by Garry Kasparov.
About the author
Garry Kasparov, the 13th world chess champion from 1985 to 2000, is one of the most important authors in modern chess publishing. His perspective on Petrosian, Spassky and their place in chess history gives this volume lasting value for study and reference.
Key details
- Product type: chess book
- Title: My Great Predecessors 3: Petrosian & Spassky
- Author: Garry Kasparov
- Series: My Great Predecessors
- Volume: 3
- Language: English
- Binding: paperback
- Pages: 416
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