Joel Benjamin: American Grandmaster: 4 decades of Chess Adventure

Joel Benjamin: American Grandmaster: 4 decades of Chess AdventureFrom Breaking Fischer's Record to Beating Kasparov's Computer. One Remarkable Career. Joel Benjamin is one of the most prominent figures in the history of American chess. At thirteen, he broke Bobby Fischer's record as the youngest national master. Decades later, he made global headlines as the chess consultant for IBM's Deep Blue the computer that defeated World Champion Garry Kasparov in one of the most famous matches in history. In American

From Breaking Fischer's Record to Beating Kasparov's Computer. One Remarkable Career.

Joel Benjamin is one of the most prominent figures in the history of American chess. At thirteen, he broke Bobby Fischer's record as the youngest national master. Decades later, he made global headlines as the chess consultant for IBM's Deep Blue — the computer that defeated World Champion Garry Kasparov in one of the most famous matches in history.

In American Grandmaster, Benjamin takes you on a journey through more than thirty years of chess adventure — from the Fischer boom era to the age of computer chess and beyond.

What's Inside:

• Instructive annotations of his favourite games — chosen for their chess value and personal significance
• Anecdotes and reflections from thirty years of US and worldwide chess events
• New perspectives on the legendary Kasparov vs. Deep Blue match — from the man inside the room
• Insights into how Grandmasters actually earn a living from chess
• A deep look at the major issues shaping chess over four decades

Paperback, 272 pages — Everyman Chess, 2008.

A chess life unlike any other. Essential reading for anyone who loves the game.