My 60 Memorable Games
Most of us would be lucky if one of our games was immortalized in a book. But if you are as good as GM Bobby Fischer, you might have 60 of your best games in print—and everyone would look up to them!
Here's everything you need to know about My 60 Memorable Games:
What Is "My 60 Memorable Games"?
My 60 Memorable Games is a highly acclaimed book by Fischer and co-written with his friend, GM Larry Evans. Fischer is a former world champion and is considered by many to be one of the best players who has ever lived. The book covers 60 of Fischer's most noteworthy chess games between 1957 and 1967. The book, unlike other anthologies, contains some of Fischer's losses and draws.
As Fischer goes over the games, he explains what was going through his mind. He offers honest, in-depth analysis of the games, which is part of the reason why the book has received such high praise.
Below, you can enjoy a playlist of videos by US Chess expert Tom Shupe, where he goes through the games of the book:
Why Is "My 60 Memorable Games" Important?
My 60 Memorable Games was a success from the moment it was released in 1969. Readers praised Fischer's honesty and his ability to explain his ideas clearly, making his thought process simple to understand. According to many, his annotations are extremely logical and make chess seem easy.
Because Fischer was a chess genius, My 60 Memorable Games is also a great resource for players who want to improve at chess.
It's a consensus that studying the games of masters is a great way to learn the game. With his clear explanations, Fischer allows the reader to peek behind the curtain and understand how a legend of the game thinks.
Several strong players have publicly praised Fischer's book, such as GMs Yasser Seirawan, Levon Aronian, Bu Xiangzhi, and others.
Conclusion
You now know what My 60 Memorable Games is and its importance. You can learn more about Fischer by reading his bio page on Chess.com.
