Danny Kopec is an American International Master and the author of several excellent books on chess.Walter Browne is an American Grandmaster with many years at the absolute top.Lubomir Ftacnik is a Slovakian Grandmaster and famous chess author.

"Described in the blurb as 'the ideal guide to who's who in modern chess' this substantial volume is just that: the eighteen best chess players in the world split between established stars and the players likely to dominate in the next decade with Judit Polgar and Gata Kamsky making up the numbers. Each player has a chapter outlining their history, an analysis of their playing style and four of their best games deeply annotated. The experienced authors have shared the work between them. Beautifully produced with (as so often with Quality Chess) numerous exceptional photographs, this volume is a fine introduction to the leading players of our time." -- Ray Edwards, Julian Farrand, David Friedgood, ECF judges when selecting Champions of the New Millennium for their Book of the Year shortlist