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Bobby Fischer Goes to War

How the Soviets Lost the Most Extraordinary Chess Match of All Time

Bobby Fischer Goes to War( )
Author: Edmonds, David
Eidinow, John
ISBN:978-0-571-21411-2
Publication Date:Jul 2005
Publisher:Faber & Faber, Limited
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:AUD $39.95
Book Description:

A thrilling account of the legendary Cold War clash between two grand masters who had everything to lose.

Since 1948, the USSR had dominated the World Chess Championships - evidence, Moscow claimed, of the superiority of the Soviet system. But then came Bobby Fischer. A dysfunctional genius, Fischer was uniquely equipped to take on the Soviets. His every waking hour was devoted to the game, and he had steamrollered all opposition to reach the championship. When he became...
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Book Details
Pages:320
Detailed Subjects: Games & Activities / Chess
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):14.3 x 22.3 x 2.6 cm
Book Weight:0.441 Kilograms



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