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WINNER of the English Chess Federation 2008 Book of the Year Award!
«One of the most original and interesting books to have won the Book of the Year Award.» Take a look at the the judges’ report.
SHORTLISTED for The Guardian 2008 Book of the Year Award
SHORTLISTED for the ChessCafe 2007 Book of the Year Award
Former Dutch Champion IM Gert Ligterink, de Volkskrant:
«A terrific read.»
ChessVibes:
«Simply breathtaking.»
British Chess Magazine:
«Absolutely riveting.»
John Watson, The Week In Chess:
«This is simply one of the very best books of the decade. Certainly in the genre of matches and tournaments, there’s no contest.»
Bob Long, Chessco:
«It’s insider stuff. It’s history. It’s anecdotes. It’s real. It’s terrific.»
Johan Hut, Schakers.info:
«A monumental book.»
ChessCafe:
«A backstage pass to the inner sanctum of world championship contenders.»
Elburg Chess Reviews:
«I can assure you that this is one of those books that you cannot put down.»
Cor Jansen, PZC:
«For those interested in chess technique there are brilliant analyses. Lovers of intrigue and tall stories have a lot to enjoy. But the psychology of power play is not forgotten, either.»
GM Peter Heine Nielsen, Skakbladet:
«A fascinating read. A close-up by Bareev, who gives an exciting, detailed but also critical report of the matches.»
Delaware Chess Newsletter:
«A BIG chess book and a lot of fun.»
Schach Magazine:
«One is astonished how often Kramnik ‘reads’ the minds of his opponents (..) Many things that were inexplicable untill now can be understood because of this book.»
