Cao Xunxuan's Theory of Chessboard and Heroes

Author: (Korean) Lee Kwang-gyu
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: can be said to be one of the most legendary professional players in the world of chess today. He trained under renowned masters in Japan before returning to his homeland. He endured 20 years of solitude and loneliness without a worthy opponent, eventually nurturing the current "World Champion" Lee Chang-ho. He also guided Xu Fengzi and Liu Chang-he to the pinnacle of the "Super" level. During the late 1990s, when's career was on the decline, he suddenly exploded back into prominence at the age of nearly fifty in 2000 and 2001. In just two years, he won 5 world championships, reaching a new peak in his career and shocking the world chess community. Stories about's chess career have been extensively covered by various media. I want to introduce to you a few small incidents I witnessed with my own eyes, as a glimpse into the personality of beyond his chess prowess, hoping to help everyone read this book and truly understand ., a national hero of Korea, has dominated the chess world for decades with his unique style and indomitable perseverance. He has tested three generations of Chinese chess players, witnessing their rise, triumphs, declines, and downfall, yet he himself remains standing at the pinnacle of the chess world! The past is behind us; the current era is where we see the great figures! This book is the latest work by the renowned Korean chess journalist Lee Kwang-gyu. He has invited to comment on other chess personalities, such as why Ma Xiaochun lost to Lee Chang-ho and why Chang Hao hasn't "matured" yet; to share his unique perspective on chess and life; and to provide detailed annotations on over 30 famous games, explaining the principles of the game to enthusiasts.