Chess master biography

Bobby Fischer was considered a chess prodigy, known for his exceptional skills and a unique personality that caught the attention of the world.
Popular Chess Biographies Books ; Kramnik: My Life & games Vladimir Kramnik ; King's Gambit: A Son, A Father, and the World's Most Dangerous Game Paul Hoffman.
"A chronicle of America's most notorious chess master based on many of his own papers.

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Discovering a Legend
"Aron Nimzowitsch: On the Road to Chess Mastery, 1886-1924" by Per Skjoldager & Jørn Erik Nielsen (originally published in hardcover in 2012, now available in paperback)

One of the most influential chess players of all time, Aron Nimzowitsch was a pioneer in the development of Hypermodern Chess and his legacy continues to shape the game today. In this first full-scale biography, authors Per Skjoldager and Jørn Erik Nielsen take us on a journey through Nimzowitsch's early life in Denmark, his education, and his passion for the game. This book explores his tournament games and records, his disagreement with influential chess teacher Siegbert Tarrasch, and his role in the evolution of Hypermodern Chess. With nearly 450 games and the only narrative of Nimzowitsch from 1914 to 1924, this biography is the most comprehensive treatment of the chess legend available.

This book has received high praise from multiple sources, including British Chess Magazine, IM John Donaldson, and Chess Today, for its thorough research, comprehensive exploration of Nimzowitsch'

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Best chess masters biographies?

Chess bios? Here are ten highly useful books that interweave a chessplayer's games with his or her life and thought-processes:

GM Alexander Kotov's 4-volume bio of Alekhine (1953-58), which appeared in 1975 in an abridged 218-page, 1-volume version,

Tibor Karolyi's "Judit Polgar: The Princess of Chess" (2004),

J. Hannak's "Emanuel Lasker: The Life of a Chess Master" (1952),

Raymond Keene's "Aron Nimzowitsch: Master of Planning" (1974),

GM Eduard Gufeld's "Leonid Stein: Master of Risk Strategy (2001),

Andris Fride's "Vladmirs Petrovs: A Chessplayer's Story" (2004),

"Khalifman: Life & Games" by his trainer, GM Gennady Nesis (2000),

Elie Agur's uniquely insightful "Bobby Fischer: His Approach to Chess"

the surprisingly objective autobiography "Karpov on Karpov" (1990)&

GM Valeri Beim's inner voyage probing the mental workings of a natural genius, "Paul Morphy: A Modern Perspective" (2005).

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Memoirs/Autobiography's of Chess Players?

### Hikaru Nakamura: A Chess Prodigy's Journey to Greatness Hikaru Nakamura, born on December 9, 1987, in Hirakata, Japan, is a name synonymous with chess brilliance. From a young age, Nakamura displayed an exceptional aptitude for the game, quickly rising through the ranks to become one of the world's top chess players. ### Early Life and Beginnings Nakamura's journey into the world of chess began at the age of seven when he learned the game from his stepfather, FM Sunil Weeramantry. His natural talent was evident, and he quickly garnered attention for his strategic prowess and lightning-fast playing style. By the age of ten, Nakamura had become the youngest American to achieve the title of National Master. ### Records and Achievements Nakamura's career is studded with remarkable achievements. In 2003, at just 15 years old, he became the youngest American to earn the title of Grandmaster, a record that still stands. His ascent continued, and he soon became a dominant force in the chess world, winning numerous prestigious tournaments