Half a century of chess

In this collection of his best games, former world champion Mikhail Botvinnik demonstrates the deep strategic style that took him to the title.

• Written by one of the greatest players of all time

• Contains 90 annotated games from Botvinnik’s career

• Includes victories over Capablanca, Alekhine, Smyslov, Tal and Petrosian

• Incorporates background material on key personalities and events