How Magnus Carlsen Became the Youngest Chess Grandmaster | Simen Agdestein

This fascinating book chronicles the rise of Magnus Carlsen, the chess prodigy who broke records to become the world’s youngest Grandmaster at the age of 13.

Simon Adgestein, the book’s author, trained Carlsen in the years leading up to his Grandmaster title. It offers a captivating blend of biography and chess analysis. It gives readers a deep understanding of Carlsen’s extraordinary talent and the factors contributing to his meteoric rise. 

This book is primarily aimed at intermediate players. However, its engaging storytelling and practical insights make it accessible and inspiring for a broader audience, including beginners and casual chess fans.

• Explore his early years, his passion for chess, and his challenges as a young prodigy
• Features in-depth analysis of the significant games and tournaments that contributed to Carlsen’s achievement of the Grandmaster title
• Includes Agdestein’s personal reflections and observations on Carlsen’s growth
• Provides insights into Carlsen’s games with explanations of his strategies and tactics
• Explains the significance of Carlsen’s achievements within the broader historical context of chess, drawing parallels with other legendary players

Reader’s Reviews:

A unique, talented chess genius. Biographical, as well as games won and lost. An excellent all-around readable and enjoyable book – F McDonald

From beginners' errors to better and better achievements, the reader learns how a genuine chess prodigy develops, temporary setbacks and disappointments included. One has to praise the author for his honesty and empathy and for the unselfish way he tells the story - Heinz Brunthaler - Rochade Europa Magazine

About the Author:

Simen Agdestein is a Norwegian chess Grandmaster, chess author, and former professional football player for the Norway national football team.
Agdestein won nine Norwegian Chess Championships between 1982 and 2023. He is also the former of Magnus Carlsen and brother of Carlsen's manager, Espen Agdestein. 
He became Norwegian national champion at 15, an International Master at 16 and a Grandmaster at 18. He has authored and co-authored several books on chess.

Other Details:

Paperback
Pages: 192
Dimensions:17.6 × 1.2 × 23.3cm
ISBN:9789056914370