Description: For sale is the book Chess the Magazine published in England Here are some of the top news covered for 1956 & 1957 The World Chess Championship in 1957 was a highly anticipated match between Mikhail Botvinnik (the defending champion since 1948) and Vasily Smyslov. Smyslov earned the right to challenge Botvinnik by winning the 1956 Candidates tournament. This was their second World Championship match, following the drawn 1954 encounter. The championship took place in Moscow from March 5 to April 27, 1957. In a thrilling battle, Smyslov emerged victorious, becoming the seventh World Chess Champion. However, he would later lose the title in the 1958 rematch1. Game of the Century: On October 17, 1956, a remarkable game known as the “Game of the Century” took place during the Rosenwald Memorial Tournament in New York City. The young Bobby Fischer, already making waves in the chess world, played against Donald Byrne. Fischer executed a daring queen sacrifice with the move 17. … Be6!!, stunning the chess community. This game showcased Fischer’s exceptional talent and creativity at a master-level stage2. In 1956, 14-year-old Bobby Fischer achieved a significant milestone by winning the U.S. Chess Championship. His victory was sensational, considering his limited tournament experience at the time. Before the championship, Fischer had played only 110 official tournament games, with the Lessing Rosenwald Memorial 1956 being his most notable strong tournament . These and many other events marked pivotal moments in chess history, highlighting the brilliance of players like Smyslov and Fischer. See pictures for details!
Price: 99.99 USD
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
End Time: 2024-08-20T06:24:39.000Z
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Book Title: Chess The Magazine
Signed: No
Age Level: Adults, Young Adults
City: Berlin, Moscow
Inscribed: No
Modified Item: No
Regional Cuisine: American, British, Russian, German
Type: Manual
Language: English
Personalized: No
Author: Unknown
Topic: Board Games, Chess, Games, History, Indoor Games
Subjects: Puzzles, Trivia & Indoor Games
