The Nemesis - Geller's Greatest Games by Efim Geller (hardcover)

The Nemesis - Geller's Greatest Games by Efim Geller is an English-language hardcover chess book built around more than 130 of Geller’s best games, all annotated by Geller himself.

What this book covers

Efim Geller was one of the leading grandmasters of the Soviet era, and this collection brings together the games that made his name. The commentary focuses on the practical side of chess study, with material that is useful for opening play, middlegame strategy and understanding how a top player handled key positions.

This is more than a biography. It is a substantial annotated game collection that lets you follow Geller’s thinking move by move, with his own notes providing the context behind the decisions on the board.

Why it belongs on the shelf

The book is aimed at readers who want to study classic master games with commentary rather than just replay moves in silence. It will suit club players and tournament players looking for examples they can learn from in the opening and middlegame.

For readers who want a different edition, the paperback version is also available.

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Author: Efim Geller
• Language: English
• Content: annotated collection of more than 130 games
• Pages: 480
• Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-78483-061-8
• Hardcover publication date: 31 July 2019
• Paperback ISBN: 978-1-78483-060-1