{"product_id":"renette-karolyi-korchnoi-year-by-year-volume-iv-1992-2016","title":"Renette\/Karolyi: Korchnoi Year by Year: Volume IV (1992-2016)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Final Years of a Chess Legend: Korchnoi's Games from 1992–2016\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fourth and final volume of Hans Renette and Tibor Karolyi's comprehensive study follows Viktor Korchnoi through the last 24 years of his extraordinary chess life, from 1992 until his death in 2016 at age 85.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents 208 instructive games and fragments spanning every phase and format: sharp tactical battles, positional struggles, endgame battles, theoretical duels, rapid play, and classical contests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChess enthusiasts and serious players will find a rich portrait of one of chess history's most resilient and combative figures, documented through his own games with expert analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e208 games and fragments from Korchnoi's final 24 years, fully annotated and instructive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of all game types: classical, rapid, time scrambles, and tactical showcases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 tournament and family photographs capturing Korchnoi's later career and personal life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFourth volume in a comprehensive four-part biographical and game collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositions and themes suitable for study across opening, middlegame, and endgame phases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential reading for those seeking to understand chess history through the lens of one of the game's most determined and influential players.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this volume relate to the earlier Korchnoi Year by Year books?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the fourth and final volume of a four-part series. It covers 1992–2016, the maestro's final years. The earlier volumes cover his earlier career; together they form a complete biographical and game collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kinds of games are included in the 208 selections?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe collection spans classical games, rapid contests, time scrambles, theoretical battles, tactical showcases, and endgame studies. The variety reflects Korchnoi's continued competitive activity and different playing formats in his later years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the games fully analyzed or just presented as PGN?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe games are annotated and instructive, with expert analysis by the authors. This makes them suitable for study rather than bare game records.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elk and Ruby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57960365523326,"sku":"9781916839670","price":79.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/lxrenkyby4fc.jpg?v=1788436957","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/renette-karolyi-korchnoi-year-by-year-volume-iv-1992-2016","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}