Susan Polgar
Only player to capture all 6 of the most prestigious chess crowns. Head coach of #1 ranked @websteru DI men's chess team which won 61 national titles since 2012
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Recommended by Susan Polgar
“@ChessKidcom @TaniAdewumi @chesscom @ChesskidIndia @ChesskidES @ChessKidRU @ChessKidPT The Tani book is a good read. Inspiring for other kids. 👍” (from X)
Tanitoluwa Adewumi, Craig Borlase(you?)
Tanitoluwa Adewumi, Craig Borlase(you?)
An amazing, miraculous refugee story of coming to America, the young readers edition of Tani Adewumi's story will inspire kids looking for true stories of doing hard things. At eight years old, Tani Adewumi, a refugee, won the 2019 New York State Chess Championship after playing the game for only a year--and while homeless. Tani and his family fled Boko Haram's reign of terror in Nigeria to come to the United States, where they lived in a New York City homeless shelter while waiting to be granted religious asylum. Tani began attending a public elementary school and decided he wanted to join the chess program, but it required a fee. Tani's mother reached out to the coach, who offered Tani a scholarship--and a year later the young immigrant became a chess champion. Ideal for readers 8 to 12 years old, this adaptation presents compelling insight into: What it means to leave a comfortable home and move to a new country with nothingWhat it's like to live in America as a homeless familyHow it feels to be an outsider, a Nigerian, in a new schoolAnd what it means to learn a game, compete, and experience the thrill of winningTani's story will inspire you to believe in the power of the human spirit to triumph over the greatest adversities. And his family's faith will inspire you to believe in miracles.
Recommended by Susan Polgar
“@dcwriter360 @WOMChess @EuropeEchecs @ECUonline I was told that the big book is the 2nd best selling chess book of all time after Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess. But I improved my teaching techniques since the days when I taught my sisters.” (from X)
Recommended by Susan Polgar
“Just received a wonderful new book about Bobby Fischer by IM John Donaldson! He did an amazing and thorough job with research! @FIDE_chess @USChess @ECUonline @EuropeEchecs @WOMChess 👍 https://t.co/PpNjpvMsuk” (from X)
John Donaldson(you?)
John Donaldson(you?)
"A portrait of world chess champion Bobby Fischer from his first tournament in Brooklyn, New York to his final years in Iceland. Written by International Master John Donaldson, the book includes first-hand accounts from top players who knew, played again, anf interacted with Fischer. The book also includes 99 annotated games with new analysis-some of these games have never been published before. Illustrated with over 100 B&W photos"--
Recommended by Susan Polgar
“I just bought the book David Navara-My Chess World! It contains a collection of his interesting high-class games, as well as how he sees the chess competitions, in an honest & down to earth fashion. David is a great player and one of the nicest people! I highly recommend it! 👍👍 https://t.co/4vlBj0BGff” (from X)
David Navara(you?)
David Navara(you?)
"This is a very impressive book which genuinely offers something new, fresh and interesting to the world of chess literature" —Sean Marsh, Chess Magazine This book is not a pure (auto)biography, rather a games collection. It consists mainly of interesting high-class games played by me, including many losses. Most of the games are preceded by accompanying texts, which vary from essays to tournament reports. The title of the book might seem presumptuous, but I wanted to show how I see or experience the competitions without denying the chess worlds of others. While the texts are mostly light and subjective, at the same time I tried hard to stick to the facts and provide some food for thought. GM David Navara May 2020.