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How Magnus Carlsen Became the Youngest Chess Grandmaster in the World
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- Agdestein S.
- New In Chess
- 192 blz.
- Engels
- 2013
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
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