The book about official and unofficial World champions, starting with Philidor through Carlsen, as well as about the history and development of chess from the mid-18th century to the present. Short biographies of chess giants, their most famous games or combinations and the characteristics of their game. The content of the book, which is divided into 21 chapters, can be found in picture 2. Author Paul van der Sterren, born 1956, strong Grandmaster, one of the best Dutch players in the last quarter of 20th century. Dutch champion in 1985 and 1993, in 1993 he qualified to the Candidates. He took part in 10 chess olympiads from 1982 to 2000. He wrote several books. Further information about the book and a sample are available at thinkerspublishing.com