A Legend on the Road: Bobby Fischer's 1964 Simultaneous Exhibition Tour
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.95 (902 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1888690259 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 198 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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John Donaldson is an International Master with two grandmaster norms. A former US Olympiad team captain from 1986 to 1996, Donaldson works as Chess Director of the Mechanics' Institute, home to the oldest continuously operated chess club (founded in 1854) in the US. . He lives in Berkeley, California, and is the au
. A former US Olympiad team captain from 1986 to 1996, Donaldson works as Chess Director of the Mechanics' Institute, home to the oldest continuously operated chess club (founded in 1854) in the US. He lives in Berkeley, California, and is the author of many best-selling chess books. About the Author John Donaldson is an International Master with two grandmaster norms
and Canada from coast to coast, and his entertaining lectures, high level of play and personable manner won him many new admirers. During his 1964 exhibition tour, he barnstormed the U.S. This is a comprehensive look at the tour with newspaper reports, magazine articles, personal reminiscences and lots of games, many of which have never been published before. Championships to his credit -- including a scintillating 11-0 in the 1963/64 affair -- but U.S. This second edition features new material including a recently rediscovered exhibition in Indianapolis, first-hand accounts from San Francisco, Little Rock and Pittsburgh, several games, plus photos and artifacts as well as corrections. chess players had never had a real opportunity to see him in action up close. It's is a treasure trove for every Fischer fan.. In 1964 Bobby Fisher wasn't a complete unknown, not with six U.S
A Fine Book on Fischer John Donaldson has a reputation for excellence in chess literature, and this book is no exception. It is a terrific look at a very different side of Fischer, a quieter, gentler side if you will.About 200 games from his 196A Fine Book on Fischer Parker Rose John Donaldson has a reputation for excellence in chess literature, and this book is no exception. It is a terrific look at a very different side of Fischer, a quieter, gentler side if you will.About 200 games from his 1964 simul tour are presented, many nicely annotated. As the previous reviewer indicated, this is an enjoyable read. We follow Fischer from city to city, staying at private homes, lecturing before simuls, and playing unusual openings (1.b4!). What a fine book.Parker. simul tour are presented, many nicely annotated. As the previous reviewer indicated, this is an enjoyable read. We follow Fischer from city to city, staying at private homes, lecturing before simuls, and playing unusual openings (1.bA Fine Book on Fischer Parker Rose John Donaldson has a reputation for excellence in chess literature, and this book is no exception. It is a terrific look at a very different side of Fischer, a quieter, gentler side if you will.About 200 games from his 1964 simul tour are presented, many nicely annotated. As the previous reviewer indicated, this is an enjoyable read. We follow Fischer from city to city, staying at private homes, lecturing before simuls, and playing unusual openings (1.b4!). What a fine book.Parker. !). What a fine book.Parker. If you think you know Fischer, you don't! Robert M. Khoury Fans of Bobby Fischer that regard him as the greatest human chess player that ever lived owe a big pat on the back to the author of this book. I will explain. I have been a devoted chess player for my whole adult life. As a kid, I followed move by move the Fischer-Spassky world championship match, and still have each and every one of the newspaper clippings published the next day with the score from all 21 games. I have read so many books about Bobby that I should write one of my own as I have never read everything I now know about Fischer in a single book. He is one of my personal heroes as . "Part One of John Donaldson's Four Part Magnum Opus" according to Jeremy Silman. Part One of John Donaldson's Four Part magnum opus about Bobby Fischer. A Legend on the Road offers an in depth look at Fischer's epic exhibition tour in 196Part One of John Donaldson's Four Part Magnum Opus Jeremy Silman Part One of John Donaldson's Four Part magnum opus about Bobby Fischer. A Legend on the Road offers an in depth look at Fischer's epic exhibition tour in 1964. It includes all known games from these simultaneous contests, stories about Fischer's time on the road, and incredible photos that bring Fischer's early years to life. He has put out material on this before, but this book doubles the information!Part Two (coming out shortly), covers all the rest of Fischer's exhibitions (from all parts of the globe) and blitz games.Part Three will highlight all the games Fischer annotated (his and game. . It includes all known games from these simultaneous contests, stories about Fischer's time on the road, and incredible photos that bring Fischer's early years to life. He has put out material on this before, but this book doubles the information!Part Two (coming out shortly), covers all the rest of Fischer's exhibitions (from all parts of the globe) and blitz games.Part Three will highlight all the games Fischer annotated (his and game