“Quality Chess has taken an imaginative approach to providing a modern perspective on Taimanov’s games and thoughts which I think works beatifully… As to Taimanov’s text, I really loved it!”
“In summary, a really wonderful book and a beautiful testimony both to the astonishing Bobby Fischer and to the strange but wonderful fact that our most devastating losses can sometimes become our most cherished memories. 5 stars.”
GM Matthew Sadler, New in Chess
“The final result might suggest this match was one-sided and not worthy of careful scrutiny, but Fischer was the first to admit that the score did not reflect how well Taimanov played… ‘I was a Victim of Bobby Fischer’ covers more than the games of the match. Taimanov writes at length about his impressions of Fischer who he first met when Bobby was still a teenager. It is apparent throughout this book that Taimanov was able to appreciate Fischer’s good qualities and downplay his challenging behaviors.
[This] is a welcome addition to the ever-growing number of books on the 11th World Champion and one all Bobby Fischer fans will enjoy.”
IM John Donaldson
“In summary, this is a significant book quite unlike any other we have read. Beautifully produced it brings you into the mind of a great chessplayer and person who gave his all and was treated appallingly.
We commend to you this book without doubt: you will not be disappointed. One of our favourites of 2021.”
John Upham, British Chess News (full review)
