Description
Cover is torn. Cover has normal wear. Pages are clean. Binding is secure.
This vintage paperback offers a captivating glimpse into one of the most iconic chess matches of the 20th century. Published in the aftermath of the 1972 World Chess Championship between Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer, this book captures the drama, tension, and cultural significance of this Cold War-era clash between the Soviet and American grandmasters. Compiled by esteemed chess writers Al Horowitz, Samuel Reshevsky, and Richard Roberts, with commentary from renowned New York Times critic Harold C. Schonberg, this volume provides a comprehensive account of the match’s pivotal moments, strategic brilliance, and psychological warfare. Beyond the game analysis, the book delves into the political undercurrents and the media frenzy surrounding this symbolic battle between East and West. With its well-preserved pages and secure binding, this copy offers collectors and chess enthusiasts a tangible connection to an event that transcended the chessboard and captured the world’s imagination.