Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, Part 1: 1973-1985

by Kasparov, Garry

• ISBN13: 9781857446722
• ISBN10: 1857446720
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-10-18
• Publisher: Everyman Chess

Summary

Garry Kasparov on Garry Kasparov, part 1 is the first book in a major new three-volume series. This series will be unique by the fact that it will record the greatest chess battles played by the greatest chessplayer of all-time. The series in itself is a continuation of Kasparov's mammoth history of chess, comprising My Great Predecessorsand Modern Chess. Kasparov's historical volumes have received great critical and public acclaim for their rigorous analysis and comprehensive detail regarding the developments in chess that occurred behind the scenes. This new volume and series continues in this vein with Kasparov scrutinising his most fascinating encounters from the period 1973-1985 whilst also charting his development away from the board. This period opens with the emergence of a major new chess star from Baku and ends when Kasparov finally clinches the world crown - becoming, at 22, the youngest player ever to do so.

Author Biography

Garry Kasparov is generally regarded as the greatest chess player ever. He was the thirteenth World Champion, holding the title between 1985 and 2000. His tournament record is second to none, featuring numerous wins in the world's major events, often by substantial margins. As well as his outstanding successes, Kasparov has constantly promoted the game; he has done more than anyone to popularise chess in modern times.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 5
Baku Universities	p. 7
Childhood Years	p. 7
First Steps	p. 15
Entry into the all-union Arena	p. 20
'He attacks like Alekhine!'	p. 28
'Who will be the Champion after Karpov?'	p. 38
Meetings with the Greats	p. 49
Young Champion	p. 59
Two-times Champion!	p. 71
Turning Point	p. 78
Adult Games	p. 93
Master Class	p. 93
Smile of Fortune	p. 120
High Society Debut	p. 142
'This is the new Fischer!'	p. 161
First 'Bronze'	p. 172
European 'Gold'	p. 190
Grandmaster	p. 197
Chess Prince	p. 217
Olympiad Debut	p. 233
First Battle with the Champion	p. 247
Moscow 'Tournament of Stars'	p. 263
Audacious Challenge	p. 276
Confirmation of Class	p. 285
Tilburg Lessons	p. 297
USSR Champion	p. 324
Dress Rehearsal	p. 348
Challenger	p. 365
Decisive Finish	p. 365
First 'Oscar'	p. 382
Match with Beliavsky	p. 404
Riga Novelty	p. 421
Fairy-tale in Nfksic	p. 429
Match with Korchnoi	p. 450
Match with Smyslov	p. 467
'Return Match of the Century'	p. 48I
First Match with Karpov: 1984/85	p. 487
Index of Openings	p. 514
Index of Opponents	p. 516
Index of Games	p. 518
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