Publisher's Synopsis
There are many talented chessplayers in the world, but very few make it to the exalted level of grandmaster. In this book Aaron Summerscale questions his grandmaster colleagues about what makes them tick and how they have acquired the highest title that can be awarded in chess. What are the key factors? Talent, hard work, determination or a combination of all three? Read this book and find out. * Numerous interviews with some of the game+s leading practictioners * Deeply annotated games reveal how grandmasters approach positions * Many useful insights into what it takes to become a grandmaster.
