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How Magnus Carlsen Became the Youngest Chess Grandmaster in the World
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Titel: How Magnus Carlsen Became the Youngest Chess Grandmaster in the World
Auteur: Agdestein
Uitgever: New In Chess
Jaartal: 2013
Taal: Engels
Aantal pagina's:   192
Verkoopprijs:   € 19.95
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Commentaar:
Originally published as “Wonderboy” (New In Chess 2004, ISBN 90-5691-131-7) Agdestein explains the secrets of Magnus’ play in clear and instructive comments and tells about the Carlsen family life. The story of Magnus’ fabulous journey will fascinate parents and help gifted children to realize their full potential.

‘A splendid book, accessible for a big audience.’ -- Herman Grooten, author of Chess Strategy for Club Players

At the age of 13 years, 4 months and 26 days, Magnus Carlsen became the youngest chess grandmaster in the world. The international press raved about the Norwegian prodigy. The Washington Post even called him 'the Mozart of chess'. Ten years on Magnus Carlsen is the number one in the world ranklngs and a household name far beyond chess circles. Time Magazine listed him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2013. The fairy-tale-like story of Magnus Carlsen's rise is told by Simen Agdestein, who trained Magnus in the years leading up to his grandmaster title, repeatedly pinching himself in amazement at his pupil's lightning progress, Agdestein explains the secrets of Magnus' play in clear and instructive comments and teils about the Carlsen family life. The story of Magnus' fabulous journey will fascinate parents and help gifted children to realize their full potential.

Content

007 Preface to the new editon

011 Preface to the first edition

013 A clever boy

019 A smart student

031 First successes abroad

043 Mounting chess fever

069 International title hunting

084 International Master

108 On tour in a mini-van

139 Grandmaster!

182 World Championchip

192 Glossary





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