The World Championship match between Fischer and Spassky in Reykjavik 1972 was played at the height of the Cold War. The image of a lone American genius defeating the Soviet machine captivated a global audience like never before in the history of chess. Exactly fifty years later, this book takes a new look at both chess and the human aspects of this monumental encounter.
The World Championship match between Fischer and Spassky in Reykjavik 1972 was played at the height of the Cold War. The image of a lone American genius defeating the Soviet machine captivated a worldwide audience like never before in chess history. Exactly fifty years later, this book takes a fresh look at both chess and the human aspects of this monumental encounter.
Bobby Fischer was one of the greatest chess players of all time. His amazing journey to the 1972 match was documented in "The Road to Reykjavik". In this volume, award-winning author Tibor Karolyi completes his study of Fischer's career with an in-depth analysis of the legendary Reykjavik match and the controversial 1992 Fischer – Spassky rematch.
International Master Tibor Karolyi is a renowned author and trainer from Hungary. His biographical works for Quality Chess have received high praise from readers and critics.
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