From GM to Top Ten - Judit Polgar Teaches Chess 2 (twarda okładka)

This From GM to Top Ten - Judit Polgar Teaches Chess 2 is an English-language hardcover chess book that combines practical instruction with Judit Polgar’s personal account of her rise to the world elite. It brings together game analysis, biographical material and photographs in one volume, making it as useful for study as it is engaging to read.

What this book covers

This second volume follows another stage in one of the greatest careers in chess. Polgar turns her tournament experience into material that ambitious players, trainers and readers can use, while also giving the book a strong biographical thread. The result is a title that works both as training literature and as a record of an exceptional chess life.

One of the most interesting parts of the book is the background it gives to major moments in chess history. It includes commentary on the famous 1994 Linares game against Garry Kasparov, along with additional biographical material and photographs. That mix makes the book especially appealing to readers who want to understand top-level chess from the inside.

Why readers choose it

Judit Polgar spent years at number one on the women’s ranking list, and in 2005 she became the only woman in history to play in a world championship final. Her selection of material and her commentary therefore carry real weight: they come from a player who competed against the very best. For the reader, that means a rare combination of high-level chess insight and first-hand tournament experience.

This is a strong choice for chess collectors, players working on their understanding of the game, and anyone who values books with both instructional content and personal history. The hardcover format also makes it a natural addition to a chess library.

Edition details

• Author: Judit Polgar
• Language: English
• Binding: hardcover
• Page count: 392
• Publication date: 18 December 2013
• ISBN: 978-1-907982-51-4

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Series: From GM to Top Ten - Judit Polgar Teaches Chess 2
• Author: Judit Polgar
• Content type: chess instruction and biography
• Included material: game analysis, biographical material and photographs
• Historical content: commentary on the 1994 Linares game against Garry Kasparov
• Page count: 392
• ISBN: 978-1-907982-51-4