One of the most important chess books ever written reissued in celebration of a chess genius Bobby Fischer. The American takes the reader through 60 of his games describing his thoughts the intricacies behind his & his opponents strategies the tactical justification of moves & the psychological battle in each one. Youll find beautifully simple positional play next to out-of-this-world combinations that are just breathtaking for example " The Game of the Century" played by a 15-year-old Fischer against Byrne. Fischer played nearly all of these games as a grandmaster so they are at the very highest level but his lucid commentary makes every move & idea both accessible & understandable. Every player will learn huge amounts from this book. It is essential for each chess enthusiast competitor & professional. The controversial alterations that were made to Bobby Fischers words in the last edition have been omitted in this book so only the author"s own words are expressed giving aa true insight into one of the most gifted troubled & controversial minds of the 20th century."