Author: Wildhagen, Edward (1890-1977)
Year: 1966
Publisher: Verlag Dr E Wildhagen
Place: Hamburg
Description:
unpaginated with diagrams and illustrations. Octavo (8 3/4" x 7 3/4") issued in wrappers. First edition.
Spassky was considered an all-rounder on the chess board, and his adaptable "universal style" was a distinct advantage in beating many top grandmasters. In the 1965 cycle, he beat Paul Keres in the quarterfinal round at Riga 1965 with careful strategy, triumphing in the last game to win 6–4 (+4 −2 =4). Also at Riga, he defeated Efim Geller with mating attacks, winning by 5½–2½ (+3 −0 =5). Then, in his Candidates' Final match against Mikhail Tal at Tbilisi 1965, Spassky often managed to steer play into quieter positions, either avoiding former champion Tal's tactical strength, or extracting too high a price for complications. Though losing the first game, he won by 7–4 (+4 −1 =6).
Condition:
Previous owner's gift inscription on front end paper, edge wear, lightly soiled. A very good copy.
Year: 1966
Publisher: Verlag Dr E Wildhagen
Place: Hamburg
Description:
unpaginated with diagrams and illustrations. Octavo (8 3/4" x 7 3/4") issued in wrappers. First edition.
Spassky was considered an all-rounder on the chess board, and his adaptable "universal style" was a distinct advantage in beating many top grandmasters. In the 1965 cycle, he beat Paul Keres in the quarterfinal round at Riga 1965 with careful strategy, triumphing in the last game to win 6–4 (+4 −2 =4). Also at Riga, he defeated Efim Geller with mating attacks, winning by 5½–2½ (+3 −0 =5). Then, in his Candidates' Final match against Mikhail Tal at Tbilisi 1965, Spassky often managed to steer play into quieter positions, either avoiding former champion Tal's tactical strength, or extracting too high a price for complications. Though losing the first game, he won by 7–4 (+4 −1 =6).
Condition:
Previous owner's gift inscription on front end paper, edge wear, lightly soiled. A very good copy.