Kings of the Chessboard

In his well-known and enterprising style, the author takes us through the history of the World Champions of Chess. A most striking and beautiful book full of anecdotes, stories and thrilling games played by the titans of our royal game. It is a book you easily will read repeatedly and surely find that special place on your bookshelf!

Grandmaster Paul van der Sterren (1956- ), was one of the strongest chess players of the Netherlands. He became twice national champion and represented his country eight times during the Chess Olympiads. in 2001 he retired from being an active player and focused on writing books drawn from his rich chess experience. This is his first English chess book written for Thinker's Publishing.