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Author:
Groenn, Atle
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Title: Games and Goals. The Fascinating Chess and Football Careers of Simen Agdestein |
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Detailed biography, selected annotated games and game fragments, name index. Simen Agdestein, born in 1967, was the youngest grandmaster in the world at the time. He won the Norwegian Championship 9 times, the first time in 1982 and the last time so far in 2023. Agdestein reached a rating of 2637. He was Magnus Carlsen's trainer. In addition to chess, he also represented Norway in soccer. His football career was ended by a knee injury. From the cover: Games and Goals is a gripping biography of a unique double talent, revealing his insecurities and ambitions, his doubts and dreams. The author had access to Agdestein's private letters and diaries and conducted numerous interviews with relatives, friends and Agdestein himself.
Further information about the book is available at newinchess.com. 2 pictures.
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Place of publication: | Alkmaar |
Publisher: | New in Chess |
Year of publication: | 2024 |
Edition: | 1st edition |
Pages: | many bw and color photos, 272 pages. 530 grams |
Binding: | Paperback |
Language: | English + Figurine notation |
Diagrams: | many |
Book size: |
Large 8vo (23-25 cm)
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Code: | #10991 |
Price: | USD 33.61
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