he Stories and the Games: Alekhine Euwe Botvinnik Smyslov Tal - Petrosian Spassky Fischer - Karpov Kasparov For many years Jan Timman was one of the best Chess players in the world.
Always to the point, sharp and with crystal-clear explanations, Timman shows the highs and lows from the games of the champions, including the most memorable games he himself played against them..
Each portrait is completed by a rich selection of illustrative games, annotated in the author s trademark lucid style.
Timman s Titans not only presents a personal view of these Chess giants, but is also an evocation of countless fascinating episodes in Chess history.
Timman has a keen eye for detail and a fabulous memory, and he visibly enjoys sharing his insider views, including many revelations about the great champions.
Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946) he never met, but the story of how in Lisbon he bought one of the last Chess sets belonging to the fourth World Champion is one of many highlights in this book.
In this fascinating book, Jan Timman portrays ten World Chess Champions that played an important role in his life and career.
Three times he was a World Championship Candidate and in 1993 he played in the final of the FIDE World Championship.
He combined his brilliant successes on the board with a passion for writing and meticulously analysing his own games and those of his rivals. he Stories and the Games: Alekhine Euwe Botvinnik Smyslov Tal - Petrosian Spassky Fischer - Karpov Kasparov For many years Jan Timman was one of the best Chess players in the world
