Bobby Fischer Rediscovered: Revised and Updated Edition (Batsford Chess) by Andrew Soltis (PDF)

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An updated, expanded edition of the 2003 classic, with all 100 games reanalyzed, along with six additional gamesThis book covers the entire career of an American chess grandmaster and eleventh World Chess Champion, going well beyond his My 60 Memorable Games, and includes rarely seen “lost” Fischer gamesWith new insights into what made the enigmatic Fischer play – and act – the way he did“Bobby Fischer…The precision and energy that he played with is unmatched in the history of chess.”Magnus Carlsen, World Chess ChampionNearly 30 years since his last chess game, Bobby Fischer’s fame continues to grow. Appearing in Hollywood movies, documentaries and best-selling books, his life and career are as fascinating as they ever were and his games continue to generate discussion. Indeed, with each new generation of computer, stunning discoveries are made about moves that have been debated by grandmasters for decades.International Grandmaster Andrew Soltis played Fischer and also reported, as a journalist, on the American’s legendary career. He is the author of many books, including Pawn Structure Chess, 365 Chess Master Lessons and What it Takes to Become a Chess Master.

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⭐This is a revision of a book that was published originally in 2003. It is not a biography in the classic sense; it is a collection of 107 representative games spanning Fischer’s entire career from 1956-1992, annotated with a short introduction to each game. The short intro’s provide theoretical and/or historical context for each game, kind of like Evans intro’s to the games in Fischer’s “My 60 Memorable Games.” There is a 7 page Authors Note at the beginning in which Soltis gives some personal recollections of Fischer.Now to what I consider the most important aspect of the book, Soltis annotations. The good: Soltis really explains well the strategic ideas behind a move or its potential alternative(s). And he does not get bogged down in overly long variations, like, say Kasparov does. He also incorporates interesting historical context/commentary (e.g. peer GM views, development of opening theory) into the annotations. That brings me to the bad. Soltis claims that all 100 games from the 2003 publication have received updated analysis; that would imply to me that he used computer chess software at least in part. However, in going over these games with computer software myself, I found an abundance of analytical errors. Most of them are errors of omission, either Soltis does not give an alternative move where warranted (particularly irritating is when he gives a move a ? but gives no substitute), or when giving an alternate variation misses the best move down the line which could alter the evaluation he gives.The book also includes a helpful index of opponents and openings.All in all a good Fischer book, but can’t give more than 3 stars because of the analytical discussion above.

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⭐As Fischer’s “My 60 memorable games” only cover up the 1967, but the period making him a legend is the period 1970 to 1972, in fact some of the greatest games also produced in this period, e. g. the most exciting game I have ever seen, that is the first game of the semi-final candidate match with Larsen, that game whenever I play it again and again, it still make my heart beating!! Especially when Larsen’s Queen and Rook on the second and third rank, preparing for mate, on the otherhand, Fischer’s Queen is caught by Larsen rook, then comes one the greatest move of all time ( from my own point of view ), Bc5!!! That suddenly solved all the problems!!! One must think that, this is not just finding on the board at that moment. Fischer had already seen it 5 or even 7 moves before, combined with all the possible variations, who can say ( Kasparov says ) that Fischer is not excelling in complicated positions??? Also Wade’s complete collection of Fischer’s games were out of print for a long long time, I think one should needs Soltis book to fill the gap. I do not agree some of the readers said that Soltis’ job is just to fill to one hundred games. What I complain is why Soltis does not annotate more games. I think one hundred games of Fischer to his chess fans are not enough. I hope in the future, someone should publish all the games of Fischer with annotations. Of course, one need not annotat all games in details, but at least to lay out all the games and then annotate those games which are instructive and important.

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⭐American GM Soltis is one of our best chess authors. Although some of his opening works are hastily produced, his games collections, instructional works, etc usually are written with great care and expertise. This is one of them, and short of Fischer’s own ‘My 60 Memorable Games’, may well be the best Fischer games collection currently available. In it, Soltis analyzes 100 games spanning Fischer’s entire career, from his ‘Game of the Century’ in 1956 at age 13 to two of his games against Spassky in their 1992 match. Soltis also provides an insightful introduction, including vivid firsthand accounts of Fischer, and the revelation after age 21 (if I remember correctly) Fischer played very, very few sacrificial games. The games themselves are annotated well. They are not ultra-deeply annotated a la Huebner or Speelman, but there is enough meat to keep one occupied for many pleasant hours. Soltis is famous for his disdain of using chess software to check his work, so you can sharpen your analytical skills by trying to find holes in his analysis. If your only exposure to Fischer has been through ‘My 60…’, then you are in for a treat, since most of the games here will be new to you. Warmly recommended, and a must for Fischer fans.

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⭐I have always admired Fischer’s razor sharp play, positional understanding, tactical abilities, and his indominable will to win. His style has always enchanted me and this book displays it in 100 games. This book doesn’t bogg down in masses of variations, but it gives just enough to keep the game and notes to it interesting and enjoyable to read. Some of the games he includes I had never seen before, which is a bonus. It was also interesting to read about some of Soltis’ personal anecdotes when he met Fischer in the 60’s at the introduction of the book, and before each game he gives a short lead in that gives some interesting insights and humorous anecdotes.The only thing I can criticize is a few times he gives a ! or ? to a move and doesn’t follow it with a note even when it isn’t so obvious what made the move good or bad, and occasionally (although rarely) he makes some minor oversights. But on the whole the book is very well writen and researched. It is definately a must own if you are a Fischer fan like me, and even if you aren’t it is a great book anyways!

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⭐Soltis updates his previous book on Fischer with excellent analysis of a diverse collection of Fischer’s games, some well-known, and some new to me. Fischer’s superlative strengths in all aspects of the game are on full display. Solis provides extensive notes to each game, including new analysis by him. This book makes an great companion to Fischer’s “My 60 Memorable Games”. I think that any serious chess player can learn much from studying Fischer’s games.

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⭐Another interesting Bobby Fischer book

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⭐Nient’altro che una raccolta delle 100 partite più belle di Fischer, riccamente annotate. Non molto interessante giornalisticamente ma può essere utile a chi non conosce ancora il materiale. Lo stesso autore ammette di aver pubblicato la raccolta perché in quel periodo il libro di Fischer “60 partite da ricordare” era esaurito (e si fermava al 1967). Il nostro copre fino al secondo match con Spasski (1992) compreso.

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⭐The Legendary Bobby Fischer’s Best Games Amply Illustrate Why He Towered And Peaked Over Every Chess Player – Past And Present!!

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⭐I found many games that I never see in the pass

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⭐Just a bog standard collection of Fischer’s games. Nothing special.

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