Andrew Soltis is an International Grandmaster, a chess correspondent for the New York Times and ahighly popular chess writer. He is the author of many books including 500 Chess Questions Answered, The Chessmaster Checklist and How to Swindle in Chess - snatch victory from a losing position. He lives in New York.
‘This will doubtless be identified as the definitive account of how a remarkable pre-teenager decided to became a professional chess player at the tender age of 12 and then went on to achieve one of the greatest winning streaks in chess history.’ ‘Soltis has reached new heights with these two new books … the notes provided are pithy, enlightening and accurate’ Raymond Keene, The Article ‘”Fabianistas” will delight in this splendid collection … a treasure’ Don McKim, chess.com ‘There is a lot to ponder and much to relish in this excellent book. Soltis has long been a fine guide to the opaque paradoxes and anomalous beauty of modern chess, and in this stellar games collection he is on song again.’ The Caissa Kid Blog ‘An excellent book from a highly respected author recommended for competitive players of all standards, for connoisseurs of fine chess, and for all interested in chess culture.’ British Chess News