Polgar,S: Amazing Artist – Dangerous Tactician (paperback)

Autor: Polgar, Sofia
Verlag / Hersteller: Russell Enterprises
Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: paperback
Seiten: 288

Sofia Polgar's Chess Games and Paintings – A Life Beyond the Board

Sofia Polgar tells her own story in this 2023 memoir by Russell Enterprises, combining tournament games with personal history and unpublished photographs.

The book captures her rise as a chess prodigy, her tournament victories, and her eventual pivot to family life – illustrated through annotated games that showcase her tactical brilliance.

A distinctive feature sets this work apart: dozens of full-color paintings by Polgar herself, printed on matte paper throughout the large-format volume, revealing her talent as a visual artist alongside her chess mastery.

Highlights

• Annotated games from Sofia Polgar's tournament career, presented with clear explanations for players wanting to study her tactical style
• Personal memoirs and rare photographs documenting her chess journey and family background
• Full-color reproductions of her artwork on specialty matte paper, integrated throughout the book
• Large-format design (7x10 inches) that does justice to both game analysis and artistic presentations
• Signed and numbered hardcover limited edition (200 copies) available as a collector's item

A rare combination of chess instruction, personal biography, and art book that illustrates the multifaceted life of one of chess's most accomplished players.

FAQ

Does this book focus only on chess games, or does it include other content?
The book blends chess and personal narrative. It contains annotated games from Sofia Polgar's tournament career, but also extensive personal memoirs, family photographs, and dozens of her full-color paintings. The artwork and personal story are as central to the book as the chess analysis.

Is this a limited edition, and what makes the hardcover special?
Yes, the signed and numbered hardcover edition is limited to 200 copies, each signed and dated by Sofia Polgar. Both softcover and hardcover versions are large-format (7x10 inches), but the hardcover is the collectible edition.

What level of chess player is this book intended for?
While the annotations are clear and accessible, readers interested in studying tactical play and real games by a strong attacking player will gain the most from the analysis. The book also appeals to those interested in chess biography and the remarkable story of the Polgar sisters.

288 Seiten, kartoniert, 1. Auflage 2023, englisch

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