Sokolov: Magnus Carlsen's Middlegame Evolution (hardcover) Strategie At one time an official

At one time an official of the Soviet Chess Federation

And yet it is exactly this area in which many players drop precious points or half-points through a lack of either technique or understanding

we also made regrettable mistakes that were caused solely by the heat of the battle for the World Championship crown

These books are ideal for enthusiasts who don't necessarily have extensive knowledge of the openings in question and who wish to appreciate the essential principles behind them

Since she came to (western) chess via the highly tactical Chinese form of the game

Sokolov: Magnus Carlsen's Middlegame Evolution (hardcover) Strategie At one time an officialMagnus Carlsens mastery of the middlegame is astonishing, even by the standards of World Champions. But how did this power develop, and what can the rest of us learn from it? To explain the mysteries requires another elite grandmaster, and Ivan Sokolov is perfectly qualified for this role. Magnus Carlsen's Middlegame Evolution allows the reader to celebrate the brilliance of the highest rated chess player in history while learning from his example.