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Carlsen's Assault on the Throne
Vassilios Kotronias
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Description for Carlsen's Assault on the Throne
Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages, over 100 colour photos. BIC Classification: WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 167 x 20. Weight in Grams: 710.
In 2013 chess returned to world headlines. The energetic Norwegian prodigy Magnus Carlsen was front page news and his fans were not disappointed: the World Number 1 won the World Championship.
Carlsen’s Assault on the Throne gives an inside view of Carlsen’s dramatic journey: from one of eight challengers in the London Candidates tournament, with the near disaster in the final rounds, ending with triumph in Chennai.
With behind-the-scenes stories and top-level analysis of the games Kotronias & Logothetis have written the ultimate book on how Carlsen became the 16th undisputed World Champion.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Quality Chess
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Glasgow, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781906552220
SKU
V9781906552220
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
About Vassilios Kotronias
Vassilios Kotronias is a grandmaster and nine-time Greek Champion. He is a key member of the Greek team as both a player and coach. Sotiris Logothetis is a computer expert and highly-regarded arbiter and organiser.
Reviews for Carlsen's Assault on the Throne
"Carlsen's Assault on the Throne is a quick and really excellent piece of work. Very impressive."
GM Karsten Mueller "Kotronias' notes are clear, to the point, and full of energy without being artificially dramatic. I think the balance he strikes is perfect for the reader who is a fan but still wants to learn something."
IM John Watson, ... Read more
GM Karsten Mueller "Kotronias' notes are clear, to the point, and full of energy without being artificially dramatic. I think the balance he strikes is perfect for the reader who is a fan but still wants to learn something."
IM John Watson, ... Read more