num_pages: 190
description: Moving story about a thirteen year old Norwegian boy told by his chess trainer (former Norwegian chess champion and soccer international Simen Agdestein). Inspiring games instructive comments and a captivating insight in the family life of a child prodigy. Many pictures After holding Garry Kasparov to a draw Magnus Carlsen lost a further game against the world number one player. The thirteen year old boy afterwards commented: I played like a child. This book will fascinate parents and help gifted children to realize their full potential.
language: English
title: Wonderboy: How Magnus Carlsen Became the Youngest Chess Grandmaster in the World
publisher: New in Chess