Tibor Karolyi Bücher

The biography details Robert James Fischer's remarkable ascent in the chess world, highlighting his transformation from a gifted young player to a legendary figure. It chronicles his significant victories, including his dominant performances against Taimanov and Larsen, leading up to his championship match against Boris Spassky. This account not only celebrates Fischer's achievements but also provides insight into his unique personality and the historical context of his journey to the World Championship.

World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen's brilliant endgame play has been one of the key reasons for his success. With his fine technique, great inventiveness an iron determination he has won countless endgame positions in which almost everyone else would have settled for a draw. Magnus also has saved endgames that seemed impossible to hold. International Master Tibor Karolyi has selected more than 90 of Carlsen's best endgames and reviews them in chronological order to show how he developed his skills. His technique and his choices are being explained in a manner that is easy to understand for club players. It will help you to appreciate Magnus' endgame magic and shows you how to become a better endgame player yourself. A highly instructive, inspiring and entertaining book.

Chess champion Garry Kasparov wrote a bestselling series of books called My Great Predecessors, ascribing his victories to lessons learned from the games of earlier champions. Now, in a humorously titled “addition” to the series, Tibor Károlyi and Nick Aplin turn Kasparov’s chess wisdom on its head by analyzing 70 games he lost! Behind the good-natured humor is the important chess idea that every strategic or tactical principle has its exceptions, and the win often comes to the player who knows when standard procedure doesn’t apply. It’s a delightfully original commentary on modern chess theory, offering equal parts entertainment and instruction.   

Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, the World Championship match in Reykjavik 1972 showcased a dramatic clash between American Bobby Fischer and Soviet Boris Spassky, symbolizing a larger ideological battle. This examination provides a comprehensive analysis of not only the chess strategies employed but also the personal dynamics between the players. Additionally, it revisits the contentious 1992 rematch, offering insights into the enduring legacy of these iconic matches and their impact on the world of chess.

Focusing on Viktor Korchnoi's career from 1969 to 1980, this volume delves into his notable matches, including the intense 1978 world championship against Karpov and pivotal candidates finals. It highlights Korchnoi's defection to the West in 1976, enriching the narrative with biographical insights into his life and personality. The authors utilize original interviews and diverse sources in multiple languages to create a detailed and comprehensive portrait of this legendary chess figure, continuing the exploration begun in Volume I.

Focusing on Viktor Korchnoi's remarkable chess journey from his challenging childhood through 1968, this first volume analyzes 181 games and fragments, showcasing his early rivalries with chess greats like Taimanov and Spassky. Korchnoi's resilience is highlighted against a backdrop of personal hardships, including loss and mental health struggles within his family. The book also covers his significant achievements, including three Soviet championship titles and a brief stint as world number one. Enhanced with historical photos, it offers a deep dive into Korchnoi's formative years in chess.

Mikhail Tal is one of the most celebrated chess players of all time. The eighth World Champion not only won the title at a record young age, but did so using a ferocious, high-risk attacking style. Tal s spectacular games, along with his charming personality and witty sense of humour, endeared him to the chess public like no other player. Cutting-edge chess analysis is complemented by the engaging story of Tal s career and other life events. The book also contains numerous anecdotes from famous players who share their memories of Tal. In this, the first of three volumes, Karolyi explores Tal s early life and career up to the end of 1959, including his victory in the formidable Candidates tournament where he earned the right to challenge Botvinnik for the world title."

Five-time world Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen's brilliant endgame play is one of the key reasons for his success. For this second volume of Magnus Carlsen Endgame Virtuoso, International Master Tibor Karolyi selected Carlsen's best endgames from 2018-2022. This new selection contains even better and more instructive games than Volume one. This book will help you appreciate Magnus' endgame magic and improve your skills in this crucial game phase.