Description
| Product ID: | 9781849946506 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Magnus Carlsen: 60 Memorable Games |
| Authors: | Author: Andrew Soltis |
| Page Count: | 384 |
| Subjects: | Hobbies, quizzes and games, Hobbies, quizzes & games, Indoor games, Board, table top and strategy games, Indoor games, Board games |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating An invaluable insight into the mind of today's most important chess genius, Magnus Carlsen. Andrew Soltis takes the reader through 60 of his games, describing the intricacies behind his and his opponent's strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one. Following on from the long success of one of the most important chess books ever written, Bobby Fischer: My 60 Memorable Games, renowned chess writer Andrew Soltis delivers a book on today''s blockbuster chess player Magnus Carlsen. Magnus Carlsen has been the world’s number one player for more than a decade, has won more super-tournaments than anyone ever and is still in his prime. He is the only player to repeatedly win the world championships in classical, speed and blitz chess formats. This book details his remarkable rise and how he acquired the crucial skills of 21st-century grandmaster chess He will defend his world championship title this autumn and if he wins, it will set a record of five championship match victories. This book take you through how he wins by analysing 60 of the games that made him who he is, describing the intricacies behind his and his opponent''s strategies, the tactical justification of moves and the psychological battle in each one. |
| Imprint Name: | Batsford Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | Batsford Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2020-11-12 |