Simon & Schuster. Collectible - Good. NY: Simon and Schuster 1969. 1st edition, stated 1st printing. Hardcover 8vo 384 pgs. B/w illustrations. Good in a fair dust jacket. Spine ends toned, spine sunken in. Spine slant. Owner's ink note on pg 382, otherwise clean. Foxing spots on fore edge and bottom edge of textblock. Binding sound. Jacket is edgeworn, torn, chipped and quite soiled. Lettering on spine sunned. 3 old newspaper items on Fischer chess games are laid in. (chess, games, biography) Inquire if you need further information.

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One of the most important chess books ever written, reissued in celebration of a chess genius, Bobby Fischer. The American takes the reader through 60 of his games, describing his thoughts, the intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one. You ll find beautifully simple positional play next to out-of-this-world combinations that are just breathtaking. Fischer played nearly all of these games as a grandmaster so they are at the very highest level, but his lucid commentary makes every move and idea both accessible and understandable. Every player will learn huge amounts from this book. It is essential for each chess enthusiast, competitor and professional. The controversial alterations that were made to Bobby Fischer's words in the last edition have been omitted in this book, so only the author's own words are expressed, giving a true insight into one of the most gifted, troubled and controversial minds of the 20th century. Includes index.

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Bookseller: Wonder Book (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: B37739-SP
Title: My 60 Memorable Games
Author: Bobby Fischer
Book Condition: Used - Collectible - Good
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0671509667
ISBN 13: 9780671509668
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Place of Publication: N.y.
This edition first published: April 30, 1969

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