The dissolution of the Soviet Union marked the end of a unique chapter in the history of chess. With hindsight we can only marvel at the pivotal place the royal game occupied in the biggest country in the world. Originally embraced by Lenin as 'gymnastics of the mind', chess dev…
Historical Book of the Year--United States Chess Federation.""Hghly recommended""--Library Journal; ""fascinating...well researched...monumental""--The Washington Post; ""outstanding...recommended without reservation""--British Chess Magazine; ""well worth the price""--ChessCafe…
Historical Book of the Year--United States Chess Federation.""Hghly recommended""--Library Journal; ""fascinating ... well researched ... monumental""--The Washington Post; ""outstanding ... recommended without reservation""--British Chess Magazine; ""well worth the price""--Che…