Description

Chess: From Origins to Mastery is a sweeping journey through the heart, soul, and psychology of the world's greatest game. This book combines history, strategy, biography, and deep game analysis to reveal how chess evolved, how champions think, and why the royal game continues to fascinate minds across generations. Beginning with the foundations—What Chess Is, Its History, and Its Objectives—the book guides readers through the rich psychological landscape that shapes world champions. You will explore how styles have evolved, how great rivalries forged new eras, how legends prepare, attack, defend, and master their emotions under extreme tension. A complete chronicle of the World Chess Championship—from unofficial pioneers to the modern stars like Kramnik, Carlsen, and Gukesh—adds historical depth, while detailed biographies illuminate the lives behind the titles. Finally, the book culminates in 18 deeply explained master games, including Kasparov, Karpov, Fischer, Capablanca, and Carlsen—each annotated with strategy, psychology, and turning-point insight. This is not just a book about chess moves.
It is a book about how geniuses think, how champions are made, and how the game becomes a lifelong journey of mastery. Perfect for beginners, students, and advanced players seeking deeper understanding, Chess: From Origins to Mastery is your complete guide to the world's most enduring intellectual art.