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The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games

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By Graham Burgess and John Emms and John Nunn
Series: Mammoth Books
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The Mammoth Book of the World's Greatest Chess Games invites you to improve your chess by studying 150 of the greatest games ever played, from Adolf Anderssen's famous 'Immortal Game' to Anand versus Kramnik 2008. With a foreword by World Champion Vishy Anand, this definitive collection is selected and analysed by British experts Graham Burgess, John Emms, and John Nunn. Featuring over 1,000 chess diagrams and instructive points at the end of each game, the book offers insight into two centuries of international chess to help players of all levels enhance their skills.
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This book is ideal for chess enthusiasts and players eager to deepen their understanding of classic and modern games. It provides valuable lessons for all standards, from intermediate amateurs to advanced competitors looking to refine their strategy and analysis.

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Improve your chess by studying the greatest games of all time, from Adolf Anderssen's 'Immortal Game' to Anand versus Kramnik 2008

Improve your chess by studying the greatest games of all time, from Adolf Anderssen's 'Immortal Game' to Anand versus Kramnik 2008

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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.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849013680

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 August 2004

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Robinson

Illustration: 0

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 570g

Pages: 704

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About the Author

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.

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