Budapest in Black & White; 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad

Vydání 2026
Počet stran 184
Formát A5
Jazyk anglický

The book is authored by Grandmaster Imre Héra and Róbert Kapás, Tournament Director of the Chess Olympiad. It has two parts: the first covers Rounds 1-5, while the second focuses on Rounds 6-11.

Each round opens with a summary by Róbert Kapás, recalling the most important highlights, twists and memorable moments of the day. These are followed by the insightful yet user-friendly game analyses of GM Imre Héra that reveal the critical moments of 65 fascinating games of the tournament. The rounds are concluded by carefully selected chess puzzles from the games of the Olympiad. Solutions to the overall 150 puzzles are provided at the end of each part of the book, allowing readers to test and evaluate their skills with ease. Photographs of stars and legends, as well as mood shots from the event complete the experience and bring the spirit of the Olympiad to life.

The book features not only outstanding games by the world's elite but also memorable encounters between players from every corner of the globe, faithfully reflecting the true spirit of the Chess Olympiad and its rich diversity.

Whether you are a player, coach, chess enthusiast, or simply someone wishing to relive the unforgettable moments of the 2024 Chess Olympiad, Budapest in Black & White combines expert analyses, challenging chess puzzles and the unique atmosphere of the event in a single volume.