Fischer - Spassky 1972 by Tibor Karolyi (hardcover)

This Fischer - Spassky 1972 by Tibor Karolyi is an English-language hardcover chess book that revisits one of the most famous matches in chess history through game analysis, historical context and contemporary sources. It looks at the 1972 World Championship in Reykjavik as more than a scoreline, showing why the match still matters.

The Fischer-Spassky match has long stood as a symbol of a clash between an exceptional individual and the Soviet chess system. Karolyi approaches it with distance and perspective, combining analysis with reports, commentary and material from the time. That makes the book relevant not only for players and trainers, but also for readers who enjoy chess history and biographies of great masters.

What the book covers

This is a title for anyone who wants to understand the so-called “match of the century” in more than just move order. Karolyi analyses the games, compares different sources and brings in comments from both sides, along with views from leading grandmasters and the mainstream press. The result is a clearer picture of how much attention the match attracted and how differently it was presented in American and Soviet narratives.

About the author

International Master Tibor Karolyi is a respected Hungarian author and trainer. His biographical books published by Quality Chess have been well received by readers and reviewers, and this title adds an important chapter to his work on Fischer’s career.

Edition details

• Language: English
• Binding: hardcover
• Page count: 520 pages
• Publication date: 31 August 2022
• Author: Tibor Karolyi
• Publisher: Quality Chess
• Subject: the 1972 Fischer-Spassky World Championship match in Reykjavik

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Title: Fischer - Spassky 1972
• Author: Tibor Karolyi
• Language: English
• Binding: hardcover
• Page count: 520 pages
• Publication date: 31 August 2022
• Publisher: Quality Chess