How is this series of book? I came to know there are 5 in sequence, is it worth investing money for the VOLUME?.
I wouldn't say so. They're nothing more than regular chess books with annotated games in it, plus a bit of chess history. Considering that you can find these everywhere (and all of Kasparov's games) for completely free, the only thing you pay for is Kasparov's opinions about them, which definitely not worth it, only if you're a die hard fan of him.
Thanks so much. .
His comments are very variation based and in depth I would say i.e. for strong players.
Which i am not. .thanks.
You're not bad, but I think it's for near experts. Not that I've ever looked in great detail.
Thanks buddy. .for your advice.
The books are excellent. I remember going through only one or two games in detail and it left a deep mark on me. Try to follow through all the variations and undoubtedly you will understand more about chess.
Is it? Thanks
the best way to get better at chess is by studying it!
all great chess players have devoted thousands of hours studying each and every game they play themselves or come across other's.
Alekhine used to study Capablanca's games which benifitted him in defeating him.
that is the concept Kasparov brings to us through his books "My Great Predecessors"
it is a well annoted book spread into five volumes with each volume dedicated to some of the world champions
If you dream of being a strong chess player you should surely churn out everything from this book, it is very informative and unlike other chess books you dont get that bored since you are listening to a story in every chapter
i have myself read it and it is surely worth recommending to all!!!!
My oppinion....books 3 to 5 are worth the buy. The 1st and 2nd volumes are already analyzed in detail in other books, some even in the mammoth book of greatest chess games and others.
Thnx varad. .
I've only got book 1. When I get the money I'll get the others but, I did get one with a blue cover entitled; Kasparov, How His Predessesors Misled Him About Chess. by Tibor Karolyi, and Nick Aplin. Published by Batsford Chess.
Sounds interesting.
the only problem with this book is that, the losses are already seen and analyzed in biographical books of those who won against him, Seirawan, Shirov, Gelfand, Kramnik, Karpov, Anand, Spassky ,Petrosian etc.
So its the same old Kaspy but re-analyzed by new authors. The authors are credible but it would have been nicer had it been about lost games salvaged to a draw, or games where he had to fight his way to equality.
i would only recommend the series to 2100+ players
They very enjoyable indeed.
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708110300/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review385.pdf
http://theweekinchess.com/john-watson-reviews/the-real-champions-or-garrys-guys
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708104513/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review413.pdf
http://theweekinchess.com/john-watson-reviews/once-more-into-the-breach
http://theweekinchess.com/john-watson-reviews/the-best-on-disc-and-more-recommendations
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708112445/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review459.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708090915/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review523.pdf
When Caruana makes America great again and beats Carlsen, I want to propose Kasparov write a new series titled "My great descendants" with Caruana in Part 1. We can call Carlsen's reign thus far an accident. He caught Anand offguard, he only beat Karjakin in faster chess not classical.
*Deep sigh*
How is this series of book? I came to know there are 5 in sequence, is it worth investing money for the VOLUME?.