Who is the greatest chess player of all time, the GOAT? Who cracks the top ten? Prepare for a captivating debate!

How do you even measure greatness in chess? Is Morphy truly “greater” than Carlsen? Can such comparisons be made fairly, and do they even hold meaning?

In The Greatest, prolific chess author Cyrus Lakdawala tackles this fascinating topic head-on. Eschewing presentism with carefully established criteria, Lakdawala delves into “pure strength factors” like dominance over peers, longevity, and tournament victories. He also explores crucial categories such as:

Who was most ahead of their time?
Who contributed the most to advancing chess theory?
Lakdawala masterfully weaves these discussions together, supporting his arguments with 80 fully annotated and instructive games spanning every era of chess history.

Prepare for a fascinating journey into the heart of chess greatness!