Carlsen's Assault on the Throne

Author/Contributor(s):	Kotronias, Vassilios; Logothetis, Sotiris
Publisher:	Quality Chess UK Ltd
Date:	4/1/2014
Binding:	Hardcover
Condition:	NEW

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 Chess Champion.

This hardcover edition includes over a hundred color photographs.