«Mis grandes predecesores 5: Korchnoi, Karpov», de Garry Kasparov (tapa blanda)

This My Great Predecessors 5: Korchnoi, Karpov by Garry Kasparov is an English-language chess book in softcover, focused on Anatoly Karpov’s rise to the world title and his reign from 1975 to 1985, with close attention to his famous matches against Viktor Korchnoi.

What this volume covers

This fifth volume of Garry Kasparov’s My Great Predecessors series combines historical commentary with analysis of the key games and matches of the era. It follows Karpov’s path to the top after Bobby Fischer declined to defend his title, then traces how he established himself among the world elite and defended the championship in two high-profile encounters with Viktor Korchnoi.

The book is presented in a carefully updated edition with high-quality printing, modern typography and refreshed visual design. That makes it suitable both for regular reading and as part of a serious chess library.

Why readers choose it

Written by Garry Kasparov, the 13th World Champion from 1985 to 2000, this volume offers the perspective of a player who understands the importance of these events from the inside. It is a strong choice for ambitious players, coaches, collectors of chess literature and anyone studying world championship history.

The book was nominated for ECF Book of the Year 2006, which adds to its standing among chess publications.

Key details

• Product type: chess book
• Language: English
• Binding: softcover
• Page count: 608
• Series: My Great Predecessors
• Volume: V
• Author: Garry Kasparov
• Subject: Anatoly Karpov’s rise to the world title and his reign from 1975 to 1985