KORCHNOI AND HIS CHESS GRANDCHILDREN HARDCOVER

This Korchnoi and His Chess Grandchildren is an English-language hardcover chess book on Viktor Korchnoi’s later career, built around 25 selected games and commentary drawn mainly from Korchnoi’s own words.

About the book

This is more than a collection of annotated games. It also gives a portrait of a player who stayed near the top of world chess for decades. Viktor Korchnoi is often described as the strongest player never to become world champion, and the book follows the late stage of a career that remained competitive well into the 21st century.

The selection includes 25 games from his later years, with the latest dating from 2011, when Korchnoi was still strong enough to defeat Fabiano Caruana. It is a good choice for readers who want to see how experience, technique and positional understanding can still challenge younger grandmasters.

What’s inside

Between the games, you’ll find articles and interviews, including material with Viktor Korchnoi himself and with other leading chess players discussing his play, character and place in chess history. The result is a book that combines game study with biographical and historical context.

The book is by Vladimir Barsky, an international master, author, journalist and trainer. His presentation keeps the material accessible without simplifying the chess content.

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Subject: Viktor Korchnoi’s later career
• Content: 25 selected games
• Commentary: based mainly on Korchnoi’s own words, with notes from other leading players and the author
• Author: Vladimir Barsky
• Language: English
• Binding: hardcover
• Page count: 384