Learn from Bobby Fischer's Greatest Games

by Eric Schiller

Overview

Bobby Fischer is the greatest American chess player of all time. His games contain infinite amounts of wisdom; much can be learned about chess by studying them. Chess master Eric Schiller presents a selection of Fischer's greatest games, giving clear explanations of the thinking behind all of the significant moves.

Schiller brings the grace and jaw-dropping amazement of Fischer's play to those who are just starting out in the game, or who have been playing only a little while. Chess fans who are confused by all the symbols and uncommented moves in most game books will rejoice at having the game presented to them in simple prose.

This book features hundreds of excellent diagrams, a glossary of chess terms, and an introduction to chess notation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580423526
Publisher:	Cardoza
Publication date:	08/08/2017
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	741,786
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Eric Schiller, author of more than 150 chess books, is widely considered one of the foremost chess analysts, writers and teachers.

Table of Contents

	Introduction	7
	How to Read Chess Notation	13
Game #1	The Game of the Century: Lesson: The four rules of the opening	21
Game #2	Own the Center, Dominate the Board: Lesson: Controlling the center of the board helps when you attack on the flank!	29
Game #3	Death to Dragons: Lesson: Opposite wing castling	37
Game #4	When Any Move Loses: Lesson: Zugzwang	45
Game #5	Failing the Endgame Exam: Lesson: The importance of the endgame	55
Game #6	A Little Pawn Decides the Game: Lesson: Creating a new queen from a passed pawn	69
Game #7	Firing with Both Barrels: Lesson: Using open files to attack	75
Game #8	Castle or Die: Lesson: Get your king castled or pay the price	83
Game #9	Develop or Die: Lesson: Get your pieces into position to do battle, or your king will suffer	89
Game #10	It's Tough to Defend: Lesson: Keep the pressure on and your opponent may crack	97
Game #11	Aiming for the Fried Liver: Lesson: Tactics: The building blocks of victory	107
Game #12	The Case of the Wrong Rook: Lesson: Choose your rook placement carefully!	117
Game #13	When Preparations Backfire: Lesson: Don't trust opening theory!	123
Game #14	Choking on a Pawn: Lesson: Locking down the enemy forces	127
Game #15	Adventures Along the A-File: Lesson: Weak pawns are exploited by opening lines	133
Game #16	Two Kings on the Run: Lesson: The king in the center better have good running shoes!	141
Game #17	Smash the Mirror: Lesson: The magic position	151
Game #18	Bishops Sweep the Board: Lesson: Bishops can be effective from a distance	157
Game #19	The Wandering Rook: Lesson: You can place your forces in danger as long as there is a way out	169
Game #20	Ready, Aim, Fire!: Lesson: Aim your heavy artillery at the enemy king and queen	175
Game #21	The Breaks of the Game: Lesson: The pawn structure has a long-term effect on the game	181
Game #22	Enemy Pawns Can Be Provoked: Lesson: The pawn structure can reveal which pieces should be exchanged to reach an optimal endgame	189
Game #23	Death on the Diagonals: Lesson: Enemy pieces can be trapped by distant warriors	199
Game #24	Caught Unaware: Lesson: Attacking doesn't need queens!	207
	Recommended Reading on Bobby Fischer	213
	Index of Openings	214
	Index of Opponents	215
	Glossary	216