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About The Book
Bent Larsen (1935-2010) was one of the greatest fighters chess has ever seen. In his rich career the great Dane defeated all World Champions from Botvinnik to Karpov. He was a Candidate for the World Championship four times and became one of the most successful tournament players of his time. His uncompromising style and his unorthodox thinking made him popular with chess players all around the globe.
In 1967/1968 Larsen won five international elite events in a row, a truly spectacular achievement. His successes were such that Bobby Fischer let him play first board in the legendary match Soviet Union vs. the World in 1970 in Belgrade.
Bent Larsen also was a highly original chess writer and an extremely productive chess journalist. Not surprisingly the first chess book that Magnus Carlsen ever studied was written by the strongest Scandinavian player before him.
This collection brings together more than 120 of Bent Larsen’s best games, annotated by himself. His comments are lucid, to the point, instructive and humorous. Together, these games are a tribute to his genius and a continuous joy to read and play through.
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In 1967/1968 Larsen won five international elite events in a row, a truly spectacular achievement. His successes were such that Bobby Fischer let him play first board in the legendary match Soviet Union vs. the World in 1970 in Belgrade.
Bent Larsen also was a highly original chess writer and an extremely productive chess journalist. Not surprisingly the first chess book that Magnus Carlsen ever studied was written by the strongest Scandinavian player before him.
This collection brings together more than 120 of Bent Larsen’s best games, annotated by himself. His comments are lucid, to the point, instructive and humorous. Together, these games are a tribute to his genius and a continuous joy to read and play through.
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Product Details
- Publisher: New in Chess (January 10, 2015)
- Length: 336 pages
- ISBN13: 9789056915308
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Raves and Reviews
One of the most colorful players of the 20th century.
– Garry Kasparov, former World Chess Champion
One of the best books in the entire history of chess. A masterpiece.
– Alfonso Romero Holmes, former Spanish Chess Champion
I have long wanted to have a collection of Larsen's games in algebraic notation. Unfortunately, the previous books were all in descriptive. Larsen's writing style is very pleasant, and accessible to the widest range of players. He shares many nice anecdotes and compelling insights.
– Davide Nastasio, ChessCafe.com
Of the many chess masters I have met, Bent is the most original.
– Anatoly Karpov, former World Chess Champion
A collection of 120 of the legend's games annotated in his lucid, humorous and instructive style. An evocative book, and an excellent read.
– Leonard Barden, The Guardian
With a fine sense of humor Larsen explains his aggressive and unconventional approach to chess, in a way that is instructive to players of all strengths.
– Christopher Lutz, former German Chess Champion
Together with his love for and deep knowledge of chess, it is the refined humor of this outstanding player and highly cultured person that makes his comments so unique.
– Mihail Marin
His chess writing is among the best, combining analysis with humor and psychological understanding of the fight.
– Peter Heine Nielsen, former Danish Champion; present second to World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen
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