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McFarland Chess Multibiography: Smyslov, Bronstein, Geller, Taimanov, Averbakh

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Explore the remarkable lives and chess legacies of five Soviet grandmasters in this comprehensive multibiography featuring 220 annotated games. David Bronstein survived Nazi persecution only to lose the world championship by a single decisive move, whilst Mark Taimanov's crushing defeat to Bobby Fischer transformed him from Soviet hero to a broken man. Yefim Geller's world championship dream was shattered by a critical blunder against his fierce rival Fischer, and Yuri Averbakh's improbable ascent to become the world's oldest grandmaster remains a testament to the unpredictability of chess mastery. Vasily Smyslov stands apart as the sole world champion among this extraordinary quintet, his reign marking the pinnacle of Soviet chess dominance. This McFarland publication combines historical narrative with deep game analysis, offering chess enthusiasts and historians alike a window into the personal struggles, rivalries and triumphs that defined an era of world-class competitive play.

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Features 220 complete games from five Soviet grandmasters, providing extensive analysis and instructional chess content.

Covers David Bronstein's survival story and near-miss at the world championship title.

Includes Mark Taimanov's tragic loss to Bobby Fischer and its devastating impact on his life.

Details Yefim Geller's rivalry with Fischer and the costly blunder that ended his world championship hopes.

Examines Yuri Averbakh's unique achievement as the world's oldest living grandmaster.

Chronicles Vasily Smyslov's reign as world champion and his dominance in Soviet chess.

Published by McFarland with comprehensive historical and biographical context alongside game annotations.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
28 February 2021
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28 March 2020

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