Garry Kasparov on Fischer - My Great Predecessors Part 4

This book brings together the two greatest names in the history of chess. The author, Garry Kasparov, is the world number one and, by common consent, the greatest player ever. The subject of the book, Bobby Fischer, is the only American to have become world champion and is probably the greatest natural talent the world has ever seen.

In the period between 1955 and 1972 Fischer, more or less single—handedly, took on the might of the Soviet Chess Empire, and won. During this time Fischer score...