This is the very first book to focus exclusively on Hikaru Nakamura, the greatest American chess player since the legendary Robert James Fischer. The book features a prologue penned by Lubosh Kavalek, who was none other than Bobby's insider and supporter at the "match of the century" against Boris Spasski in 1972.
In ten chapters. the authors focus on the main reasons for the success of Nakamura, who, like arch-rival Magnus Carlsen, was coached for nearly a year by Garry Kasparov.
In addition to an exclusive interview, of special interest are contributions by prominent chess greats, such as three-time U.S. national champion Lubosh Kavalek. Kavalek has been following Hikaru's ascent to the summit of chess at close range. Which is why he is ideally placed to deliver a reliable verdict on this exceptional player. Many chess fans admire Hikaru Nakarnura's furious attacking talent. and wish him all the best for a successful career.
Content
007 About this book
010 Prologue (Lubosh Kavalek) - Hikaru's rise to the heights
033 Chapter 1
036 Apprenticeship or the American way to success
053 Zwischenzüge (Bettina Trabert) - Reminiscences of a chess game
056 Chapter 2
062 The magic of openings
062 A) Developing a repertoire
064 B) His score in the openings
076 C) Best novelties
080 Zwischenzüge (Kris Littlejohn) - As Hikaru Nakamura's second
084 Chapter 3
087 Flying high with endgame skills
097 Zwischenzüge - Endgame test
098 Chapter 4
100 The tactical pro
105 Zwischenzüge - Tactics test
106 Chapter 5
109 No victory without a struggle - In Bobby Fischer's footsteps
125 Chapter 6
129 Hikaru Nakamura in an exclusive interview
140 Chapter 7
144 The sky's the limit
157 Chapter 8
164 The Gambler
173 Zwischenzüge - 1:58 - Nakamura plays blitz
176 Chapter 9
186 His great love the King's Indian - a short repertoire à la Nakamura
198 Chapter 10 - Hikaru Nakamura's best games
215 Epilogue
219 Appendix
In ten chapters. the authors focus on the main reasons for the success of Nakamura, who, like arch-rival Magnus Carlsen, was coached for nearly a year by Garry Kasparov.
In addition to an exclusive interview, of special interest are contributions by prominent chess greats, such as three-time U.S. national champion Lubosh Kavalek. Kavalek has been following Hikaru's ascent to the summit of chess at close range. Which is why he is ideally placed to deliver a reliable verdict on this exceptional player. Many chess fans admire Hikaru Nakarnura's furious attacking talent. and wish him all the best for a successful career.
Content
007 About this book
010 Prologue (Lubosh Kavalek) - Hikaru's rise to the heights
033 Chapter 1
036 Apprenticeship or the American way to success
053 Zwischenzüge (Bettina Trabert) - Reminiscences of a chess game
056 Chapter 2
062 The magic of openings
062 A) Developing a repertoire
064 B) His score in the openings
076 C) Best novelties
080 Zwischenzüge (Kris Littlejohn) - As Hikaru Nakamura's second
084 Chapter 3
087 Flying high with endgame skills
097 Zwischenzüge - Endgame test
098 Chapter 4
100 The tactical pro
105 Zwischenzüge - Tactics test
106 Chapter 5
109 No victory without a struggle - In Bobby Fischer's footsteps
125 Chapter 6
129 Hikaru Nakamura in an exclusive interview
140 Chapter 7
144 The sky's the limit
157 Chapter 8
164 The Gambler
173 Zwischenzüge - 1:58 - Nakamura plays blitz
176 Chapter 9
186 His great love the King's Indian - a short repertoire à la Nakamura
198 Chapter 10 - Hikaru Nakamura's best games
215 Epilogue
219 Appendix