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I think that anyone of any strength that loves chess history and chess philosophy will enjoy GARRY KASPAROV ON MODERN CHESS, PART ONE. Jeremy Silman
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This book - the first in a brand new series - follows on from "My Great Predecessors" and sees chess legend Garry Kasparov reflecting on a pivotal time in chess history. Bobby Fischer's spurt towards the chess summit (1970-1972) marked the approach of a new era affecting all aspects of the game and opening theory in particular. Fischer demonstrated the need for deep preparation with both colours, expanded the range of openings knowledge, and laid the foundations for present-day professional chess. The leader of the new generation, Anatoly Karpov, fully reaped the benefits of the Fischer revolution by mastering the lessons of his great predecessor. Of the players of the older generation, only Victor Korchnoi was able to achieve such a high level of professionalism. Alas, Fischer then left the chess stage. However, the tectonic shifts he had brought about led to the beginning of a genuine revolution in opening theory - a revolution that overturned traditional impressions about many typical positions. Between 1972 and 1975 alone, progress in the field of opening theory was more significant than in the entire preceding decade! Under Fischer's influence chess was radically regenerated - a process which then continued to accelerate. As a result, from the 1972 Fischer-Spassky world championship match to 1984 and the Kasparov-Karpov matches, the overall picture of chess openings changed almost beyond recognition. This fascinating book tells the story of this opening revolution. This story is told not only with the insight of Garry Kasparov, but also as seen through the eyes of the leading players who were at the forefront of the development of chess theory during those key years. The reader will witness at first hand how rapidly and inexorably chess development approached the coming computer era.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have for a chess player.,
This review is from: Garry Kasparov on Modern Chess, Part 1: Revolution in the 70s (Hardcover)
This book not only gives you perspective of chess opening development in 60s-80s but comes with detailed analysis of those opening. Of course, quite a lot of pages are devoted to Sicilian Defense (which, I do not play myself). Although book covers almost all popular openings with illustrative games as recent as from few years ago. Detailed commentary will make it a pleasure to read and explore rich world of chess.
The book itself is very well done in hardcover and high quality paper. Recommended.
2 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A smash by Kasparov,
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This review is from: Garry Kasparov on Modern Chess, Part 1: Revolution in the 70s (Hardcover)
Iwas born and grew up in the city where kasparov had been born and lived, in Baku. My father used to know him well and his long time fellow and driver, Kolya, used to be a frequent guest at our place...
I have been told so many stories about kasparov, read so many books by him, tried to imitated his style of playing... That book is another one typical for Garry. Impulsive, strong, featured, inspiring... Read it or you will lose a chance to face another truth by kasparov. You will either enjoy it or will have some food for thought.
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4.0 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews) 11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Serious Chess....Great book, ..Great Kasparov hit,, for opening lovers,
By Norberto Martel Gutierrez "Franco Martel" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Garry Kasparov on Modern Chess, Part 1: Revolution in the 70s (Hardcover)
The books says 70's, but have a nice game's selection, from different decades, Kasparov knew the key games to explain the develoment of the opening.
Kasparov doesn't give, infinite variation, (like Kasparov used to) he argued the approach at that time, and how new ideas appear, this book in my personal opinion has better redatation from the Great Predecessor's collection, just for the approach. This book was publish after Prdecessor's colectiion, but is not a sequel, this book focus to the opening, Predecessor focus on players and owesome games. How does the book work? The book have been divided in 24 chapter, each chapter approach to one opening. Kasparov marked the approach of the game and opening theory in particular variations, and how the process continues that overturned traditional impression. All games as seen through the explication of leading player who were at the forefront of the develoment of chess theory during modern era. My experience with the book? I just use this for any advise, improve my insigth and help me a lot to understand opening, (acourding to the approach) and i can memorize lines easily. Just in my opening repertoire. My recomendation? Any kasparov's book, is a big deal but this book are oriented for opening lover or to improve a repertoire. This book will help any player but beginer player do not expect better result in games, for early result first must study tactic or positional games. Great book, nice redation, for any chess player. I enjoy this book a lot and help me a lot to improve my repertoire. Thanks, i hope this rewien help you a little. 11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
good book for the serious chess player,
By Dr. Andrew Grimsdale - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Garry Kasparov on Modern Chess, Part 1: Revolution in the 70s (Hardcover)
This book will probably be of most value to serious or aspiring chess players. Kasparov provides an interesting account of advances in chess theory in the 1970s, with a section in which he asked for the opinions of other leading grandmasters whose comments are also enlightening. A book that probably anyone seriously interested in chess and its history will find of interest and value.
12 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting bu t Flawed,
By Tom "'A' Class" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Garry Kasparov on Modern Chess, Part 1: Revolution in the 70s (Hardcover)
Leaving aside Kasparov's personal greatness at the board, it feels to a certain extent that he is fishing for a subject in this volume. Certainly much of opening theory was revised in the 70s, but the sixties and the eighties also had great revisions of chess theory. I think his point is that the dissemination of information was starting to really pick up speed with the release of Informator, but whether or not that really changed the process of opening research or merely aided it is still an open question. As mentioned above there are some proofing mistakes, but the biggest issue I have with the book is that I'm not sure there really was a revolution in the 70s. Interestingly, if you read the interviews at the end (the most interesting part in my opinion) then you can see that many GMs also think no revolution really occurred in opening theory in the 70s.
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