Millionaire Chess Open 2014: The Complete Story of a Bold Play to Change the History of Chess

What began as two friends catching up by a lake quickly turned into a bold plan to stage the richest Open chess tournament of all time. Learn about how a shared vision to elevate the visibility and popularity of the world's most prestigious board game became the Millionaire Chess Open. Get the inside story behind the difficult decision to hold the event, the raging controversies against it, and the million dollar bet that assured its survival. Filled with exciting games, grandmaster analysis, player bios, photos, interviews of the winners and more, the book gives the definitive account of an event designed to leave its mark on the history of chess.