Paris, Elista, Yerevan... The World Chess Championship 1996, is a detailed account of the 1996 World Chess Championship match between Anatoly Karpov and Gata Kamsky. Published by FIDE in 1996, the book is authored by Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, the then-president of FIDE, with commentary by Grandmaster Evgeny Vasiukov. 

The title reflects the three cities associated with the championship:

Paris: The match began in Paris, where the first few games were played.
Elista: The match concluded in Elista, the capital of Kalmykia, Russia, where the final games were held.
Yerevan: The book includes commentary and analysis from various chess experts, some of whom are based in Yerevan, Armenia.

The book provides an in-depth analysis of each game in the match, offering insights into the strategies and tactics employed by both Karpov and Kamsky. It's a valuable resource for chess enthusiasts and historians interested in this particular championship.

Hardback. 283 pages. Moscow 1996.

Condition: Original binding with a dust jacket. VG.

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