Magnus Carlsen: 60 Memorable Games
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Magnus Carlsen: 60 Memorable Games
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.
At 28, Magnus Carlsen is already considered by many chess fans to be the greatest player of all time. 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 takes 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. You'll find beautifully simple positional play next to out-of-this-world combinations that are just breathtaking.
This book is essential for chess enthusiasts, competitors, and professionals of all skill sets.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781849946506
Publisher: Batsford
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 November 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Batsford
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 384
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About the Author
Andrew Soltis is an International Grandmaster, a chess correspondent for the New York Times and ahighly popular chess writer. He is the author of many books including 500 Chess Questions Answered, The Chessmaster Checklist and How to Swindle in Chess - snatch victory from a losing position. He lives in New York.
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