Interview with a Grandmaster

by Aaron Summerscale, Claire Summerscale, Claire Summerscale (Joint Author)

Overview

There are many talented chessplayers in the world, but very few make it to the exalted level of grandmaster. In this book Aaron Summerscale questions his grandmaster colleagues about what makes them tick and how they have acquired the highest title that can be awarded in chess. What are the key factors? Talent, hard work, determination or a combination of all three? Read this book and find out.
* Numerous interviews with some of the game's leading practictioners
* Deeply annotated games reveal how grandmasters approach positions
* Many useful insights into what it takes to become a grandmaster

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781857442434
Publisher:	Everyman Chess
Publication date:	02/01/2002
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.44(w) x 9.24(h) x 0.33(d)

About the Author

Over the last few years Aaron Summerscale has been a prominent figure around the domestic and international tournament circuit. His many successful results led to him being awarded the Grandmaster title in 1997. He is also a renowned chess trainer, and has been involved in coaching some of England's best junior players. Aaron Summerscale is a prominent figure around the UK and international tournament circuit. His many successful results led to him being awarded the Grandmaster title in 1997. His first book for Everyman, A Killer Chess Opening Repertoire proved very popular with players of all levels.

Table of Contents

	Bibliography	4
	Introduction	5
1	Michael Adams	7
2	Yasser Seirawan	22
3	Nigel Short	42
4	Alexander Khalifman	53
5	Joel Lautier	67
6	Sofia Polgar	81
7	Julian Hodgson	90
8	Emil Sutovsky	105
9	Jonathan Rowson	124
	Conclusion	143