My Great Predecessors

Discover the intense mental battles of World Chess Championship champions with this engaging book. Written by legendary chess player Garry Kasparov, this definitive history covers the play of past champions such as Wilhelm Steinitz and Mikhail Tal. Kasparov provides biographies that place each champion in historical, political, and cultural context, and analyzes their unique playing styles and contributions to chess theory. Reassessed with modern technology, these classic games are sure to captivate enthusiasts and the general public alike.