Riveting stories of his time away from the board, including his interactions with Bobby Fischer.
Honest opinions on FIDE and the evolution of the World Championship.
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 Seirawan Yasser Chess Duels My Games With The...
Explanations of the nerves and internal pressure when playing against "immortals".
What distinguishes Chess Duels from standard game collections is Seirawan’s narrative gift. Reviewers frequently highlight: Riveting stories of his time away from the
Bobby Fischer , Boris Spassky, Tigran Petrosian, and Mikhail Tal.
Despite the advanced level of play, Seirawan maintains his signature "newbie-friendly" style , making complex positional ideas accessible. 📺 Multimedia Versions Champion Yasser Seirawan provides a rare, intimate look
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: