Sokolov: Magnus Carlsen's Middlegame Evolution (paperback) mix plastik The second approach is more

The second approach is more modern: we will think about the centre more dynamically

Larsen was admired by fans for his creative and combative style

Where many endgame books are theoretical and emphasize memorization

Chapter 9: Middle Gambit in the Second Move

from being a prodigy in the 'Fischer boom' era thorough to an experienced Grandmaster with many titles

Sokolov: Magnus Carlsen's Middlegame Evolution (paperback) mix plastik The second approach is moreMagnus Carlsens mastery of the middlegame is astonishing, even by the standards of World Champions. But how did this power develop, and what can the rest of us learn from it? To explain the mysteries requires another elite grandmaster, and Ivan Sokolov is perfectly qualified for this role. Magnus Carlsen's Middlegame Evolution allows the reader to celebrate the brilliance of the highest rated chess player in history while learning from his example.