Garry Kasparov's Greatest Chess Games Volume 2 (Chess World Champions)

In 1985 Garry Kasparov became the youngest world chess champion in history by defeating Anatoly Karpov in an epic struggle. He retained the title until 2000 and his influence on the chess world remains strong. Kasparov introduced a professionalism into chess which had hitherto been unknown, preparing his openings in exceptional detail and ruthlessly exploiting his opponents' weaknesses. His dynamic attacking style influenced a whole generation of players and enlivened chess tournaments around the world. In this second volume, Grandmaster Igor Stohl has selected 55 of Kasparov's best games from 1994 up to his retirement in 2005, and annotated them in detail. The emphasis is on explaining the thoughts behind Kasparov's decisions, and the principles and concepts embodied by his moves. Stohl provides a wealth of fresh insights into these landmark games, together with many new analytical points. This makes the book outstanding study material for all chess enthusiasts.