How Magnus Carlsen Became the Youngest Chess Grandmaster in the World: The Story and the Games
A wonderful instructive treatise on how to improve your game, step by step, by following Magnus' journey to the highest title.(Jeremy Silman, author of How to Reassess Your Chess)Compelling tale, exciting chess.(Jan Timman)From beginners' errors to better and better achievements, the reader learns how a real chess prodigy develops, temporary setbacks and disappointments included. One has to give great praise to the author for his honesty and empathy and for the unselfish way he tells the story.(Heinz BrunthalerRochade Europa Magazine)A splendid book, accessible for a big audience.(Herman Grooten)No doubt about it, the kid is good. Agdestein does a good job indicating how various moves and ideas show Carlsen's growth as a player.(Taylor KingstonChessCafe)Agdestein's insider story is packed with detailed information about what makes the boy so successful.(Harald FietzSchach Magazine)