«Las victorias estratégicas de Karpov 1: La formación de un campeón», de Tibor Karolyi (tapa blanda)

Karpov's Strategic Wins 1 - The Making of a Champion by Tibor Karolyi is an English-language chess book on Anatoly Karpov’s strategic victories from 1961 to 1985, tracing how one of the great world champions developed his distinctive style.

What this book covers

Karolyi selects and explains Karpov’s most instructive wins from the years when he was developing into a world champion and proving himself a worthy successor to Bobby Fischer. It is more than a collection of games: it also offers insight into Karpov’s thinking, his technique, his planning and the way he gradually took control of the position.

This makes it a strong choice for readers who want to understand strategic chess, positional play and how to convert advantages without relying only on tactical fireworks. It will suit ambitious amateurs as well as more advanced players studying classic master games.

Edition details

• Author: Tibor Karolyi
• Title: Karpov's Strategic Wins 1 - The Making of a Champion
• Language: English
• Format: paperback
• Pages: 458
• Publication date: 6 May 2011
• ISBN: 978-1-906552-41-1

Reviews and praise

The book has been praised for its clear explanations, detailed analysis and instructive game examples, with reviewers highlighting both its depth and its value for players studying Karpov’s style.

Key details

• Product type: chess book
• Subject: Anatoly Karpov’s strategic victories
• Time span covered: 1961–1985
• Author: Tibor Karolyi
• Format: softcover paperback
• Page count: 458 pages
• Publication date: 6 May 2011
• ISBN: 978-1-906552-41-1