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Fighting Chess with Hikaru Nakamura

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Author: Karsten Muller & Raymund Stolze
Publication Date: January 10, 2013
Notation Type: FAN - Figurine
Page Count: 232

This is the very first book to focus exclusively on Hikaru Nakamura, the greatest American chess player since the legendary Bobby Fischer. The book features a prologue penned by Lubosh Kavalek, who was none other than Bobby Fischer's insider and supporter at the "match of the century" against Boris Spassky in 1972.

In ten chapters, the authors focus on the main reasons for the success of Nakamura, who like arch-rival Magnus Carlsen, who was coach for nearly a year by Garry Kasparov.

In addition to an exclusive interview, of special interest are contributions by prominent chess greats, such as three-time US Champion Lubosh Kavalek. Kavalek has been following Hikaru's ascent to the summit of chess at close range. Which is why he is ideally placed to deliver a relevant verdict on this exceptional player. many chess fans admire Hikaru Nakamura's furious attacking talent, and wish him all the best for a successful career.

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