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Soviet Championships Chess History Vol I (1920-1937) Hardcover

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Winner of the English Chess Federation Book of the Year 2021, this volume offers a deep look into the early history of Soviet chess. Russian historian Sergey Voronkov documents the first ten championships held between 1920 and 1937, bringing forgotten era stories to life. This book covers the intense title match between Botvinnik and Levenfish, providing a detailed account of a transformative period in chess history. Readers will find analysis of legendary figures like world champion Alekhine and challenger Bogoljubov. The text also explores the careers of Soviet champions such as Romanovsky, Bogatyrchuk, Verlinsky, and Rabinovich. It features stars of the time like Riumin and Ala, making it an essential resource for those studying the evolution of competitive chess and the rise of the Soviet school.

Key Features

This hardcover edition contains 536 pages of detailed chess history and analysis.

Volume I covers the first ten Soviet championships held from 1920 to 1937.

The book includes the historical title match between Botvinnik and Levenfish.

Authored by leading Russian chess historian Sergey Voronkov.

Recognized as the English Chess Federation Book of the Year 2021.

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Format
hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
09 September 2021
Listed Since
12 June 2020

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