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Endgame Virtuoso Magnus Carlsen: His Extraordinary Skills Uncovered and Explained

Endgame Virtuoso Magnus Carlsen: His Extraordinary Skills Uncovered and Explained

Magnus Carlsenâ€™s brilliant endgame play has been one of the key reasons for his success. At the age of 13 the Norwegian became the youngest grandmaster in the world, at 19 the youngest number one in the FIDE world rankings, and at 22 the second youngest World Champion in history.

With his fine technique, great inventiveness an iron determination Magnus has won countless endgame positions in which almost everyone else would have settled for a draw. He also has saved endgames that seemed impossible to hold.

International Master Tibor Karolyi has studied Carlsenâ€™s career and selected more than 90 of his best endgames. He reviews them in chronological order to show how Magnus developed his skills. His technique and his choices are being explained in a manner that is easy to understand for club players.

Endgame Virtuoso Magnus Carlsen will help you to appreciate Magnusâ€™ endgame magic and shows you how to become a better endgame player yourself. A highly instructive, inspiring and entertaining book.
Country USA
Brand New in Chess
Manufacturer New in Chess
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2018-08-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9789056917760

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