From his days as a New England schoolboy prodigy, Patrick Wolff has cut a remarkable path through American chess. By the time he graduated from high school, he had already achieved a 2500 rating from the U.S. Chess Federation, making him easily one of the strongest chessplayers in America. Within two years, he had been awarded the prestigious Samford Fellowship as America's top young chessplayer. In 1992 he became U.S. Champion.
This book provides a remarkably candid look at Patrick's chess, from his days in U.S. junior competitions to his victory in the U.S. Championship. At the same time, he gives you a glimpse of what it's like to be a chessplayer in America. A 'must read' for young players. A 'must read' for anyone who cares about what American chess is really about.
This book provides a remarkably candid look at Patrick's chess, from his days in U.S. junior competitions to his victory in the U.S. Championship. At the same time, he gives you a glimpse of what it's like to be a chessplayer in America. A 'must read' for young players. A 'must read' for anyone who cares about what American chess is really about.
| EAN | 1883358124 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | R & D |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1993 |
| Author | Patrick Wolff |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-10 | 1883358124 |
| Pages | 62 |
| Binding | paperback |