Which are you most interested in reading about? Review: Chess Duels: My games with the World Champions
Explanations of the nerves and internal pressure when playing against "immortals".
Max Euwe, Mikhail Botvinnik, and Vassily Smyslov. Seirawan Yasser Chess Duels My Games With The...
Bobby Fischer , Boris Spassky, Tigran Petrosian, and Mikhail Tal.
Extensive coverage of his numerous battles against Anatoly Karpov and Garry Kasparov . 📖 Beyond the Notation Which are you most interested in reading about
In his celebrated work, , four-time U.S. Champion Yasser Seirawan provides a rare, intimate look at what it feels like to face the greatest legends in chess history. Published in 2010 by Everyman Chess , the book blends high-level technical analysis with rich, off-the-board storytelling that makes it a standout in chess literature. ♟️ Facing the Legends
What distinguishes Chess Duels from standard game collections is Seirawan’s narrative gift. Reviewers frequently highlight: Bobby Fischer , Boris Spassky, Tigran Petrosian, and
Seirawan is one of the few players to have defeated champions such as Mikhail Tal, Anatoly Karpov, and Garry Kasparov . The book covers his encounters with nearly every modern world champion, including: