The chess style of teenager Michael Adams is characterised by great natural talent, enthusiasm and perseverance, qualities which have made him one of the most promising players around today.
In this wonderfully human chess biography, Bill Adams describes how his son - after winning his first tournament at the age of 8! - took full advantage of the many chess opportunities available in England to consistently increase his playing strength and become not only the youngest ever British Champion but also the youngest Grandmaster in the world!
Michael Adams himself provides revealing commentaries to 50 games which have some special memory or significance for him in his development as a Grandmaster.
Father Bill Adams said to his son: "You are too young to play chess. Chess is a game for grown-ups. Perhaps when you are 18 you might learn to play." A dozen or so years later Michael had won the British Championship and become a Grandmaster - at the age of 17! This book charts the progress of the likeable Cornish lad on his way to these twin milestones, and includes Michael's notes to 50 of his memorable games.
1. How the Game was Learned
2. Early Competitions
3. County Debut
4. British Under Eleven Champion
5. International Recognition
6. On the Way to a Rating
7. British Championship Debut
8. International Master Norms
9. Runner-Up in the World Under 16
10. An International Master, At Last!
11. Grandmaster and British Champion
Chess Career Record
Highlights of Chess Career
Index of Players
Index of Openings
Michael Adams
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