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Mortal Games: Turbulent Genius of Garry Kasparov
Author(s): Fred Waitzkin (Author)
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
- Publication Date: 1 Sept. 1993
- Language: English
- Print length: 288 pages
- ISBN-10: 0671711997
- ISBN-13: 9780671711993
Book Description
This is a look inside the mind of Nigel Short’s opponent in October 1993 in London for the World Chess Championship. This book tells a story of chess played at the genius level, of an extraordinary personality and of contemporary Soviet politics. Gary Kasparov is the perhaps most charismatic and articulate person to hold the world championship since Bobby Fischer, but also an active player in the ongoing Russian political drama and one of the most influential Soviet citizens, and will make a mark on the restructuring of his country. Fred Waitzkin has gained unique access to the man, living with him during the matches with Anatoly Karpov, as he defends his title from his sworn moral enemy, discussing match play in detail and even following him back to his homeland of Azerbaijan to observe his campaign for political office.
