The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games .: New ednLittle, Brown Book Group, 2021 M08 5 - 816 pages Improve your chess by studying the greatest games of all time, from Adolf Anderssen's 'Immortal Game' to Magnus Carlsen's world championship victories, and featuring a foreword by five-times World Champion Vishy Anand. |
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... final review of the game's most instructive points. These games represent the pinnacle of human creativity on the chessboard (in one case, silicon 'creativity'!) and there is a great deal to be learnt from them. You may find it ...
... final position, once seen, is never forgotten: three passed pawns on the seventh rank overpowering a hapless queen and rook. 1 e4 c5 2 ♘f3 ♘c6 3 d4 cxd4 4 ♘xd4 e5 5 ♘xc6?! This somewhat cooperative exchange strengthens Black's ...
... on the lookout for tactical tricks involving promotion. The final position of this game should provide all the necessary inspiration – make a mental note of it! Game 2 The “Immortal Game” Adolf Anderssen – Lionel Kieseritzky.
... minor pieces. In the final analysis it could be claimed that it's not all entirely sound, but this is merely a case of brilliance over precision. 1 e4 e5 2 f4 exf4 3 ♗c4 ♕h4+ It seems quite natural Anderssen – Kieseritzky, London 1851.
... 2b4 c6 ( what else ? ) 25 2 xa2 c5 26 md5 2f8 27 Pele xb5 and White wins . Kieseritzky's defence was in a sense far sur ior , as it ensured the gan game's immortality . a6 ( ! ) 20 21 22 ♘xg7+ ♔d8 ♕f6+!! The final glory in a.
Other editions - View all
The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games Graham Burgess,John Nunn,John Emms No preview available - 2010 |
The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games .: New edn Wesley So,Michael Adams,Graham Burgess,John Nunn,John Emms No preview available - 2021 |
The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games: New edn Graham Burgess,John Nunn,John Emms No preview available - 2010 |