In 1972, the chess world was captivated by a high-stakes match between Soviet world champion Boris Spassky and American challenger Bobby Fischer in Reykjavik, Iceland. With the Cold War as a backdrop, this clash of superpowers played out through each move on the chessboard. Though initially the underdog, Fischer soon revealed his brilliance. After a hard-fought battle full of psychological games and political tensions, Fischer emerged victorious against the Soviets' chess machine.
 
Thirty years later, Edmonds and Eidinow reexamined this legendary match. Offering a nuanced exploration of brinkmanship and the mythos surrounding Fischer, their book provides a tragicomic view of this pivotal cold war showdown between two chess masters.