Zurich International Chess Tournament, 1953

Zurich International Chess Tournament, 1953

Author: David Bronstein

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-04-15

Total Pages: 386

ISBN-13: 0486319067

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Perceptive coverage of all 210 games from the legendary tournament, which featured Smyslov, Keres, Reshevsky, Petrosian, and 11 others, including the author. Suitable for players at all levels. Algebraic notation. 352 diagrams.


Zurich 1953

Zurich 1953

Author: Miguel Najdorf

Publisher: SCB Distributors

Published: 2012-05-18

Total Pages: 675

ISBN-13: 193649051X

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The Stuff of Legend A great tournament deserves a great book. That's what grandmaster Miguel Najdorf produced in his account of one of the greatest and most important chess events of all time, the 1953 Zürich Candidates Tournament, in which 15 of the world's top players battled for the right to challenge the world champion, Mikhail Botvinnik. After two months and 210 games, many of which rank among the best ever played, Russian grandmaster Vassily Smyslov finally came out at the head of a star-studded field that included Sam Reshevsky, Paul Keres, David Bronstein, Tigran Petrosian, Efim Geller, Alexander Kotov, Mark Taimanov, Yuri Averbakh, Isaac Boleslavsky, Laszló Szabó, Svetozar Gligoric, Max Euwe, Gideon Ståhlberg, and Najdorf himself. This is the first English edition of this classic work, until now available only in its original Spanish. It includes all 210 games with Najdorf's full and extensive notes, plus all the original introductory material, biographical sketches of the players, round-by-round accounts of the action, closing summary, and a survey of the tournament's impact on opening theory. Additionally this edition has many more diagrams and photos, an introduction by Yuri Averbakh (one of the last surviving participants) and a foreword by Andy Soltis.


The Rise and Fall of David Bronstein

The Rise and Fall of David Bronstein

Author: Genna Sosonko

Publisher: Limited Liability Company Elk and Ruby Publishing House

Published: 2017-08-12

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9785950043314

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First published in Russian in 2014 and written by Genna Sosonko - widely recognized as the number one writer on the history of Soviet chess - this is a truly unique book about the life and destiny of the great chess player David Bronstein (1924-2006). Emerging from a challenging background - he narrowly escaped the holocaust in WWII, during which he starved, and his father spent seven years in a gulag - Bronstein faced Botvinnik in the world championship match in 1951 and nearly defeated him. But this 'nearly' inflicted a wound on David so deep that it would not heal for the rest of his life. Sosonko knew Bronstein well. Their conversations - many of which have made it into this book - not only portray the thoughts and character of one of history's most original grandmasters but also take us back to a time unlike any other in world history. This is not a biography in the traditional sense of the word. Rather, Sosonko's fascinating book asks eternal questions which don't have neat and simple answers. With a foreword to the English edition by Garry Kasparov.


The Sorcerer's Apprentice

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Author: David Bronstein

Publisher: New in Chess

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789056912727

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The legendary David Bronstein, artist and sorcerer of the chess board, uses examples from his own brillant games to develop club player's skills. An unconventional book with interesting stories and easy-to-understand teaching material. This is a revised and expanded edition of a modern chess classic, written by an icon of chess in the 20st century.


Carlsbad International Chess Tournament 1929

Carlsbad International Chess Tournament 1929

Author: Aron Nimzovich

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0486439429

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In this account of his victory at the 1929 Carlsbad Tournament, Nimzovich offers a captivating retrospective of his triumph over some of the best of his contemporaries: Capablanca, Spielmann, Bogolyubov, Tartakower, Sämisch, and others. A tart analysis of Carlsbad's 30 best games.


Secret Notes

Secret Notes

Author: David Bronstein

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783283004644

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The passing of David Bronstein was the saddest chess news of 2006, but at least his many fans now have the chance to read his collection of memoirs and games from his long career. Much of the material appeard in Russian several years ago, but this is the first English translation. Bronstein's love of the game, and his special rapport with chess amateurs, shines through especially strongly. English players will find details of his visits to Hastings, appearances for Charlton in the London League, and friendship with numerous chess fans in the UK. Lovers of more sinister gossip and conspiracy theories will enjoy his account of the alleged shenanigans at Zurich 1953, and his secret preparation with Korchnoi bevor the latter's 1974 match with Karpov. Any lover of chess will find hours of delight in this book, which is a worthy tribute to one of the games's immortals. Review by Steve Giddins. David Bronstein describes the chess personalities he has met in various countries over the past decade, and annotates 40 of his best games from this period. He also recalls the most significant events from his earlier career, gives his impressions of contemporaries such as Larsen, Spassky and Korchnoi (including a secret training match against the latter played in 1971), and expresses his outspoken views on modern chess.


My Best Games of Chess, 1908-1937

My Best Games of Chess, 1908-1937

Author: Alexander Alekhine

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1985-01-01

Total Pages: 594

ISBN-13: 0486249417

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The best games of one of the best players in chess history. 220 games with Alekhine's own accounts. Spans 30 years of tournament play.


Simple Chess

Simple Chess

Author: Michael Stean

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-02-15

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 0486316963

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Written by a Grand Master, this guide isolates basic elements and illustrates them through Master and Grand Master games, breaking down the mystique of strategy into easy-to-understand ideas.