{"product_id":"learn-from-michal-krasenkow","title":"Krasenkow: Learn from Michal Krasenkow","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLearn Chess Through a Grandmaster's Annotated Games\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichal Krasenkow's Learn from Michal Krasenkow offers a rare glimpse into the thinking of an elite player. The book presents 54 carefully selected games, annotated by the author himself to reveal his decision-making process at the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe content spans the full range of chess: tactical breakthroughs, attacking play, positional mastery, and endgame technique. Krasenkow also reflects on his own chess journey, making this both an instructive work and a personal account of a Grandmaster's development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers across all strengths can benefit from studying how a top-level competitor approaches different positions and problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e54 annotated games showing Krasenkow's authentic chess thinking and decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed analysis of 12 endgames covering pawn, rook, and bishop endings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of tactics, attacks, positional strategy, and endgame technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutobiographical elements tracing the author's path to Grandmaster status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGames demonstrating high-level chess at the elite competitive tier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for players of varying strengths seeking insights into strong practical play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA substantial work combining instructive game analysis with personal perspective from a player who reached the world's top 10.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat types of positions and phases does the book cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book addresses tactics, attacks, positional play, and all three endgame categories: pawn, rook, and bishop endgames. The 54 games span diverse battle types, while 12 endgames receive dedicated analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Michal Krasenkow and what was his chess level?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKrasenkow became a Grandmaster in 1989 and achieved a peak rating of 2702 (July 2000), reaching a world ranking of No. 10. Born in Moscow in 1963, he competed at the highest levels of professional chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book only for strong players, or can intermediate players benefit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is designed for players of widely differing strengths. While the games are played at elite level, Krasenkow's annotations make his thinking accessible across the skill range, allowing all players to learn from his approach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thinkers Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46058983850304,"sku":"00122-2","price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/krasenkow-front.jpg?v=1784661231","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/en\/products\/learn-from-michal-krasenkow","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}