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Soviet Championships Volume III (1948-1953) - Chess History

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Explore the late Stalinist era through the lens of competitive chess in Sergey Voronkov's third volume. This historical account covers five Soviet championships held between 1948 and 1952, along with the significant 1953 playoff match between Botvinnik and Taimanov. Set against a backdrop of the First Cold War and internal Soviet repressions, the book traces how the USSR secured the world chess crown. Readers will follow the careers of legendary figures including Smyslov, Keres, Bronstein, and Botvinnik during a period of intense political and social change.

Key Features

This hardcover book contains 526 pages of detailed historical chess analysis.

Covers the Soviet championships from 1948 to 1952 and the 1953 Botvinnik vs. Taimanov playoff.

Provides a historical look at the era of Smyslov, Keres, Bronstein, and Botvinnik.

Published by Limited Liability Company Elk and Ruby Publishing House.

Product Specifications

Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
16 March 2023
Listed Since
14 September 2022

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