How I Beat Fischer's Record

by Judit Polgár

In chess, great achievements often take a lifetime of preparation, but when these achievements are becoming the World Number 1 woman chess player at the age of 12 and the youngest ever grandmaster at the age of 15, you have to start early! In this very personal book Judit Polgar describes her early moments of success and the chess ideas she needed to master in order to achieve them. This exceptional book is the beginning of a unique project where one of the greatest players of our time transforms her personal journey to the top into a roadmap for everyone who ever wanted to better themselves in the game of chess.

Genres: Chess, Biography, Games, Reference

384 pages, Hardcover

First published September 18, 2012

About the author

Judit Polgár (born 23 July 1976) is a Hungarian chess grandmaster. She is by far the strongest female chess player in history. In 1991, Polgár achieved the title of Grandmaster at the age of 15 years and 4 months, the youngest person to do so at that point.

Reviews

[Steven jb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent chess book going over Ms. Polgar's earlier years and games. The format provides frequent position graphics so it is far easier to follow the games than the usual chess book. Although I can play 10 or so moves in my head looking at a position graphic, I cannot easily visualize all the nuances. This book allows that and clearly explains what is happening in the position. I highly recommend it.

[Spiros Ilan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book, recounting the first steps of the amazing career of Judit Polgar, the best female chess-player of all times!