Achieving the aim
by Botvinnik, M. M., (Mikhail Moiseevich)
fromPergamon Russian chess series
Achieving the aim
by Botvinnik, M. M., (Mikhail Moiseevich)
fromPergamon Russian chess series
"Sultan Khan was taken to England by Sir Umar Hayat Khan, an Indian nobleman and politician who used his servant's successes to promote his own interests in the turbulent years before India gained independence. [He] remained in Europe for the best part of five years, competing w…
Journalist, scholar, and chess enthusiast Daniel Johnson is our guide to one of history's most remarkable periods, when chess matches were front-page news and captured the world's imagination. The Cold War played out in many areas: geopolitical alliances, military coalitions, es…
Journalist, scholar, and chess enthusiast Daniel Johnson is our guide to one of history's most remarkable periods, when chess matches were front-page news and captured the world's imagination. The Cold War played out in many areas: geopolitical alliances, military coalitions, es…
Bobby Fischer, a study of his approach to chess
"Garry Kasparov has dominated the world of competitive chess for longer than any world champion. The period 1993-1998 represents one of the richest phases in his career. With the announcement of his retirement, it is only appropriate that the games should now be appreciated in t…
Pal Benko: my life, games, and compositions
by Silman, Jeremy, Watson, John L., Benko, Pal
Pal Benko: my life, games, and compositions
by Silman, Jeremy, Watson, John L., Benko, Pal
Pal Benko: my life, games, and compositions
by Silman, Jeremy, Watson, John L., Benko, Pal
From his early years in war-torn Hungary to his legendary chess competitions, this autobiography and game collection features details on the Grandmaster's myriad openings, middlegame positions, and strength in the endgame. Photos & game diagrams.