Journal of a Chessmaster [Chess Master]

iv, 300 pp. Gerzadowicz explores the Thoreauvian world of a correspondence chess master as he journeys over the planet via his postcards, his library, and his imagination. The Diary of a Championship unfolds in a twelve chapter account of the finals for the 1987 U.S. Absolute Championship. Another chapter is strictly for the amateur player and contains six illustrative games. Fianchetto systems are Stephan's favorites and he takes you through some extraordinary encounters against chess's best as he explores the Sicilian, King's Indian, Pirc, and Modern Defenses amongst others.