Mihail Marin Bücher

Learn from the Legends is a modern classic. Mihail Marin examines and explains the ideas of the legends who shaped modern chess. ChessCafe chose it as their Book of the Year and IM Jeremy Silman went even further when he wrote: "I can t recall having seen a better book in the last two decades." Ten years after the original publication, Quality Chess is proud to offer a revised hardback edition with a new chapter on the latest chess legend, Magnus Carlsen."

Bent Larsen, a celebrated Danish grandmaster, is renowned for his remarkable creativity and fighting spirit in chess. His impressive results include a notable moment in 1970 when he pushed Bobby Fischer to Board 2 on the Rest of the World team. Larsen's ability to conjure extraordinary plays has captivated chess fans, making him a significant figure in the sport during the twentieth century.

Petr Izmailov emerged as a prominent chess player in the Soviet Union during the late 1920s, achieving significant accolades such as winning the 1928 Championship of Soviet Russia and reaching the semifinals of the 1929 Soviet Championship. Notably, he maintained an undefeated record against the legendary Botvinnik. A regular victor in regional championships, Izmailov was also an innovator in chess openings, notably employing a variation of the Makogonov Attack against the King's Indian well before it became widely recognized.