Cómo batí el récord de Fischer - Judit Polgar enseña ajedrez 1 (tapa dura)

This How I Beat Fischer's Record - Judit Polgar Teaches Chess 1 is an English-language hardcover chess book that combines Judit Polgar’s personal story with practical instruction. As the first volume in her teaching project, it follows her development from tactical play to a more strategic understanding of the game.

Written by Judit Polgar, it is both autobiographical and instructional. The book traces her rise through the chess world while showing the ideas that shaped her play, making it a strong choice for players, coaches and readers interested in chess history and training.

What the book covers

Polgar looks back on her early years, her first tournament successes and the path that led to the grandmaster title. Alongside the personal story, she reflects on training, psychology and the gradual shift from tactical tricks to more mature strategic decisions.

The book also includes photographs, anecdotes and other personal details from life in chess, so it reads as a narrative rather than a dry manual. That makes it easy to follow while still offering material that can be useful in your own study.

Why it stands out

This is not just a collection of annotated games. Polgar’s comments are designed to explain ideas clearly, with an emphasis on understanding rather than on overwhelming the reader with variations. The result is a book that can be read for inspiration, for chess history, or as part of practical improvement work.

It is also a natural gift choice for anyone who enjoys biographies of great players and books that combine personality with instruction.

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Author: Judit Polgar
• Series: Judit Polgar Teaches Chess
• Volume: 1
• Language: English
• Page count: 384
• Publication date: 21 September 2012
• ISBN: 978-1-907982-19-4