Smyslow: Geheimnisse des Turmendspiels improvers Watson's first book for Gambit

Watson's first book for Gambit Publishing

Bobby Fischer’s fame continues to grow

Christian Seel

Er ist Autor der preisgekrönten Bücher Secrets of Pawn Endings und Grundlagen der Schachendspiele

' This fascinating book contains 300 of the most astute insights on chess ever uttered

Smyslow: Geheimnisse des Turmendspiels improvers Watson's first book for GambitAt 85, Vasily Smyslov no longer takes part in chess tournaments, but the credo of the seventh world champion (19571958) is to pass on his accumulated experience. In a very personal way, he initiates the reader into the secrets of the rook endgame. During his active career, Smyslov was considered a true endgame virtuoso. Rook endgames are also of great importance because around 50 percent of all games are decided this way and even the greatest experts