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This San Luis 2005 by Alik Gershon & Igor Nor is an English-language paperback chess book that covers the San Luis 2005 tournament through full-game analysis, clear explanations and the ideas behind each move.
About the tournament
The San Luis 2005 event is best remembered for Veselin Topalov's victory, and this book follows the tournament game by game with commentary that remains accessible without sacrificing analytical depth. Rather than overwhelming the reader with endless variations, Alik Gershon and Igor Nor concentrate on plans, motifs and the logic of each position.
That makes it a strong choice for readers who want more than a record of results. It works both as a study book for ambitious club players and as a title for collectors of chess literature who value a well-known tournament covered in detail.
What sets this edition apart?
This edition brings together all the games from the tournament and presents them alongside numerous colour photographs. It gives you a practical way to study the chess while also capturing the event itself on the page.
If you follow tournament chess, it offers a focused way to revisit the games from start to finish. For anyone building a chess library, it is also a notable modern tournament book with an established reputation.
Key details
- Product type: chess book
- Authors: Alik Gershon & Igor Nor
- Language: English
- Binding: paperback
- Page count: 448
- Publication date: 18 April 2007
- ISBN: 978-91-976005-2-1
- Award: English Chess Federation Book of the Year 2007
Tangible precision
Each move strengthens curiosity, concentration, and self-confidence.

