125 Selected Games

by Vasily V. Smyslov, Kenneth P. Neat (Translator)

First English Edition, Pergamon Press, 1983

"Vasily Smyslov, World Champion from 1957 to 1958, has enjoyed a remarkably long and distinguished career in chess, and, although now over sixty years old, is still ranked among the top grandmasters in the world. Yet he is not regarded as an ambitious player, and physical stamina is not enough to explain his sustained success. What then is his secret? As Smyslov explains in his introduction, and as revealed in his notes to these 125 games, the stimulus that drives him on is a search for truth in chess, where victory is proof that the truth has been found.

In these fine games you will find a wealth of unusual openings, original middlegame manoeuvers, and brilliant endgame play, by one of the greatest players of our time."

Genres: Chess

249 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1979

Reviews

[Angela Maloney]

This is the book that made Smyslov one of my favorite players. It showcases his universal style by providing both positional triumphs and tactical slugfests. The notes are well done. I really like this book.

[Tom]

Excellent collection of games from my favorite (and sadly recently deceased) chess player. I recently reread the paperback edition.