Learn From the Legends | Mihail Marin

"Learn from the Legends" by Mihail Marin was chosen by ChessCafe as their Book of the Year in 2005. This book is considered a modern classic, offering valuable insights into the games and strategies of legendary chess players.

In this ambitious work, Mihail Marin examines and explains the contribution of the chess legends who influenced his own development. This personal journey into the best chess of yesterday is guaranteed to help the readers in their games, because, as we all know, those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

The chapters in this book discuss Rubinstein’s excellent rook endgame technique, Alekhine’s expertise with the heavy pieces, Botvinik’s ability for deep analysis, Tal's handling of heavy pieces vs minor pieces, Petrosian’s positional exchange sacrifices, Fischer’s strength with the king's bishop; Karpov’s handling of bishops of opposite colour; Korchnoi the rebel.

• This book is typically for intermediate to advanced players
• Gain insights into the strategies and moves used by legendary players
• Including illustrative examples that highlight specific themes or tactics
• By studying decisions made by Grandmasters, you can improve your own decision-making skills during games
• A valuable resource for chess enthusiasts who wish to elevate their game by learning from the best in history.

Reader’s Reviews:

This book is perfect for you if you appreciate in-depth, master-level analysis of exceptional chess games. It's not intended for beginners but rather for dedicated students of the game. I was, and continue to be, thoroughly impressed with the quality of this book.

If you're eager to deepen your understanding of chess, this resource offers extensive insights and learning opportunities. It's well-written and insightful, and features excellent analysis. It's definitely worth purchasing! You won’t be disappointed. – Brunner

If you enjoy reading chess books, whether you're an expert or a beginner, Mihail Marin is an excellent choice. His writing is not only entertaining but also easy to understand and always educational. Even Master-level players can gain valuable insights from Mr. Marin! I recommend reading all of his chess books – Alan

About the Author:

Mihail Marin (born 21 April 1965) is a Romanian chess player and writer. He was awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE. Marin's first major success in international chess was in qualifying for the Interzonal in 1987. He has won three Romanian Championships and has played in the Chess Olympiads ten times, winning a bronze individual medal in 1988. For several years he was editor of the magazine Chess Extrapress.

Other details:

Hardback
Pages: 480
Dimensions: 18 x 2.4 x 26.4cm
ISBN-13: 9781784830045