The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games - Softcover

Burgess, Graham; Nunn, John; Emms, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762439955 ISBN 13: 9780762439959

Publisher: Running Press, 2010

Synopsis

Over 120 of the greatest chess games of all time, selected, analyzed, re-evaluated, and explained by a team of experts and illustrated with over 1,000 diagrams. Study the games to learn: how to attack; defense and counterattack; psychological warfare; how great players think; and much more.

About this title

About the Author:

Graham Burgess has been a World Chess Federation (FIDE) Master since the age of 20. He lives in Bristol, England.

Dr. John Nunn was among the world's leading grandmasters for nearly twenty years, winning four gold medals in chess Olympiads and finishing sixth overall in the World Cup in 1989. He lives in Chertsey, Surrey, England.

John Emms is one of England's strongest grandmasters, and an experienced trainer and editor. He lives in Tonbridge, Kent, England.

Review:

For the famous games which appear in other books and anthologies, the authors have provided the most thorough and careful annotations you will find. They also include some extremely brilliant games which haven't received much attention elsewhere. ... Of the various 'Greatest Games' collections, The Mammoth Book of The World's Greatest Chess Games is the most up to date with the highest-quality annotations. You will want a copy on your shelf. * John Watson *

About this edition

• Publisher: Running Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0762439955
• ISBN 13: 9780762439959
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 704