The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games

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Graham Burgess, John Nunn, John Emms , Dr John Nunn

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English

Robinson Publishing
20 October 2009

Biography: sport; Hobbies, quizzes & games; Indoor games; Board games; Chess

Series: Mammoth Books

Improve your chess by studying the greatest games of all time, from Adolf Anderssen's 'Immortal Game' to Anand versus Kramnik 2008, and featuring a foreword by World Champion Vishy Anand.

The 125 greatest chess games of all time, selected, analysed, re-evaluated and explained by a team of British experts and illustrated with over 1,000 chess diagrams. Join the authors in studying these games, the cream of two centuries of international chess, and develop your own chess-playing skills - whatever your current standard. Instructive points at the end of each game highlight the lessons to be learned.

First published in 1998, a second edition of The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games in 2004 included an additional 12 games. This edition includes a further 13 games as well as some significant revisions to the analysis and information regarding other games in earlier editions of the book, facilitated by the use of a variety of chess software.

By: Graham Burgess, John Nunn, John Emms, Dr John Nunn, John Emms
Imprint: Robinson Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 44mm
Weight: 570g
ISBN: 9781849013680
ISBN 10: 1849013683
Series: Mammoth Books
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 20 October 2009
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Graham Burgess has been a World Chess Federation (FIDE) Master since the age of 20. As well as having competed at international level for many years, he has written more than 20 highly acclaimed books on chess, two of which have won 'Book of the Year' awards, and edited more than 250. In 1994 he set a new world record by playing 510 games of blitz chess scoring a remarkable 87 per cent. Dr John Nunn is one of the most respected figures in world chess. He 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. In both 2004 and 2007 Nunn was crowned World Chess Solving Champion, ahead of many former champions. John Emms is one of England's strongest grandmasters, and an experienced trainer and editor. He is also a skilful and versatile writer: who has written successful books on topics as vaied as opening monographs, general training guides and puzzle books.

Reviews for The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games: New edn

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