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The Book of the World Championship Match 2016
November 14, 2017
At the end of September a book of the Match was published. The details:
World Chess Championship: Carlsen v. Karjakin: New York, 2016
by Lev Alburt (Author), Jon Crumiller (Author)
Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: C. I. R. C. (Sept. 26 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1889323292
ISBN-13: 978-1889323299
Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 2 x 22.9 cm
Shipping Weight: 454 g
A masterful job – probably the best book on a championship that I have ever seen. — Dylan Loeb McClain, Editor-in-chief for the Organizers of the 2016 WC match, and former New York Times chess columnist
Lev Alburt and Jon Crumiller have combined forces with former world champion Vladimir Kramnik to produce a deeply considered account of Magnus Carlsen’s narrowly successful title defence against Sergei Karjakin in New York last year. The analysis produces the last word on what both did and should have transpired in every game while color photos convey a vivid impression of the visual aspects of the competition. — Grandmaster Raymond Keene OBE (New York Times)
Grandmaster Lev Alburt, three-time US Champion, is one of the world’s most sought-after chess teachers. National Master Jon Crumiller is Lev’s chess analyst partner and an expert in the use of computer analysis, a dominating influence in modern chess preparation and annotation. Together, they give one of the most detailed and objective analysis of a modern world chess championship.
Vladimir Kramnik [provides] the most candid analysis of a championship match ever made by a former champ. — Grandmaster Andy Soltis (New York Post)
Reader Reviews
- One wishes there was a sixth star. This is a wonderful book. Although there were only 16 games played the book is over 320 pages. The coverage is detailed, the notes to the games more so. The presentation is beyond any similar book with the exception of the San Luis 2005 book. The layout is spacious, not crammed in as is often the case. The only criticism is that some of the photos (yes it has photos) are a bit flat, but the majority are fine and in colour. This is the best produced book on a world championship match that I have seen. Grab yourself a copy.
- I received this book as a gift. Of the chess books I have read this one stands out. It is a recap of the recent extraordinary World Chess Tournament with commentaries by three expert champions, including a former World Champion. The introduction and running commentaries give fascinating insights into the psychological, physical, and emotional factors that both players experienced. I found the book took, this non-competitive chess player, into the world of chess at its highest level. I was very pleasantly surprised by this account of the world championship.
- If you're going to learn, learn from the best. This is a very high-value annotation of the 2016 World Chess championship. Terrific commentary by Vladimir Kramnik, Lev Albert, and Jon Crumiller. If you like/love chess, get this book
November 14, 2017
At the end of September a book of the Match was published. The details:
World Chess Championship: Carlsen v. Karjakin: New York, 2016
by Lev Alburt (Author), Jon Crumiller (Author)
Paperback: 272 pages
Publisher: C. I. R. C. (Sept. 26 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1889323292
ISBN-13: 978-1889323299
Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 2 x 22.9 cm
Shipping Weight: 454 g
A masterful job – probably the best book on a championship that I have ever seen. — Dylan Loeb McClain, Editor-in-chief for the Organizers of the 2016 WC match, and former New York Times chess columnist
Lev Alburt and Jon Crumiller have combined forces with former world champion Vladimir Kramnik to produce a deeply considered account of Magnus Carlsen’s narrowly successful title defence against Sergei Karjakin in New York last year. The analysis produces the last word on what both did and should have transpired in every game while color photos convey a vivid impression of the visual aspects of the competition. — Grandmaster Raymond Keene OBE (New York Times)
Grandmaster Lev Alburt, three-time US Champion, is one of the world’s most sought-after chess teachers. National Master Jon Crumiller is Lev’s chess analyst partner and an expert in the use of computer analysis, a dominating influence in modern chess preparation and annotation. Together, they give one of the most detailed and objective analysis of a modern world chess championship.
Vladimir Kramnik [provides] the most candid analysis of a championship match ever made by a former champ. — Grandmaster Andy Soltis (New York Post)
Reader Reviews
- One wishes there was a sixth star. This is a wonderful book. Although there were only 16 games played the book is over 320 pages. The coverage is detailed, the notes to the games more so. The presentation is beyond any similar book with the exception of the San Luis 2005 book. The layout is spacious, not crammed in as is often the case. The only criticism is that some of the photos (yes it has photos) are a bit flat, but the majority are fine and in colour. This is the best produced book on a world championship match that I have seen. Grab yourself a copy.
- I received this book as a gift. Of the chess books I have read this one stands out. It is a recap of the recent extraordinary World Chess Tournament with commentaries by three expert champions, including a former World Champion. The introduction and running commentaries give fascinating insights into the psychological, physical, and emotional factors that both players experienced. I found the book took, this non-competitive chess player, into the world of chess at its highest level. I was very pleasantly surprised by this account of the world championship.
- If you're going to learn, learn from the best. This is a very high-value annotation of the 2016 World Chess championship. Terrific commentary by Vladimir Kramnik, Lev Albert, and Jon Crumiller. If you like/love chess, get this book
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