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Hardback, 202 pages, Sterling Publishing 1979
Bobby Fischer—The Greatest? is a landmark comparative analysis by Dr. Max Euwe, former world chess champion (1935–1937) and official referee of the historic 1972 Iceland matches. Uniquely positioned to evaluate Fischer's place in chess history, Euwe had personally competed against and meticulously studied the games of Lasker, Capablanca, and Alekhine—the three titans who preceded Fischer.
This essential work addresses the central question through detailed examination and direct comparison. Separate chapters explore how Fischer's style, strategy, and achievements measure against Capablanca, Alekhine, and Lasker individually, followed by analysis of Fischer's contests with contemporary world champions Botvinnik, Smyslov, Tal, Petrosian, and Spassky. Euwe provides annotated game analysis from Fischer's actual tournament play against these elite opponents, then contrasts key positions and strategic themes from the greatest matches of earlier champions.
No other book offers this authoritative perspective or makes these comparisons with such credibility. Written in descriptive chess notation, it remains an indispensable study for serious players and chess historians seeking to understand Fischer's legacy and his place among the game's immortals.
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