The Match of All Time: The Inside Story of the legendary 1972 Fischer-Spassky Wo

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE The Match of All Time by Gudmundur Thorarinsson When the Icelandic Chess Federation made a bid to host the 1972 world title match between Soviet icon Boris Spassky and American challenger Bobby Fischer, many Icelanders were rightly shaking their heads in disbelief. How could their small island country in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with a population of less than 300 thousand people stage such a prestigious event in the first place? Undeterred and naively optimistic the young President of the Icelandic Chess Federation, Gudmundur Thorarinsson, set to work and to everyones astonishment theirs was the winning bid. But that was only the beginning of one of the most amazing stories in chess history Bobby Fischers demands and whims constantly jeopardised the match. First the American chose not to board his plane in New York, and then he came late for the first game. That game he lost after a silly blunder and the second game he lost because he didnt turn up in a fight about noisy cameras. But next he won the third game, that was played in a back room, and the rest. is history. Fifty years on, Gudmundur Thorarinsson has written a tell-all book about The Match of the Century, crammed with behind-the-scenes stories and improbable twists and turns. Reading his gripping account of probably the most iconic sports contest during the Cold War, you will understand why he prefers to call it The Match of All Time. And why reliving this most unlikely adventure he comes to the conclusion: It was not possible to organise this match, nor was it possible to rescue itbut still it was done! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Gudmundur Thorarinsson is a chess organizer and businessman from Iceland. In 1972, as the chairman of the Icelandic Chess Federation he organized the Match of All Time, the World Championship Match between the Russian incumbent champion Boris Spassky and the American challenger Bobby Fischer. Long Description When the Icelandic Chess Federation made a bid to host the 1972 world title match between Soviet icon Boris Spassky and American challenger Bobby Fischer, many Icelanders were rightly shaking their heads in disbelief. How could their small island country in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with a population of less than 300 thousand people stage such a prestigious event in the first place? Undeterred and naively optimistic the young President of the Icelandic Chess Federation, Gudmundur Thorarinsson, set to work and to everyones astonishment theirs was the winning bid. But that was only the beginning of one of the most amazing stories in chess history...Bobby Fischers demands and whims constantly jeopardised the match. First the American chose not to board his plane in New York, and then he came late for the first game. That game he lost after a silly blunder and the second game he lost because he didnt turn up in a fight about noisy cameras. But next he won the third game, that was played in a back room, and the rest.... is history.Fifty years on, Gudmundur Thorarinsson has written a tell-all book about The Match of the Century, crammed with behind-the-scenes stories and improbable twists and turns. Reading his gripping account of probably the most iconic sports contest during the Cold War, you will understand why he prefers to call it The Match of All Time. And why reliving this most unlikely adventure he comes to the conclusion: It was not possible to organise this match, nor was it possible to rescue it...but still it was done! Details ISBN9493257479 Author Gudmundur Thorarinsson Short Title The Match of All Time Pages 240 Publisher New in Chess Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 9493257479 ISBN-13 9789493257474 Format Paperback Imprint New in Chess AU Release Date 2022-07-15 NZ Release Date 2022-07-15 US Release Date 2022-07-15 UK Release Date 2022-07-15 Publication Date 2022-06-30 Subtitle The Inside Story of the legendary 1972 Fischer-Spassky World Chess Championship in Reykjavik Audience General Country of Publication Netherlands We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:157778893;

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