Russian Silhouettes
| Author | : Genna Sosonko |
| Publisher | : New In Chess |
| Total Pages | : 225 |
| Release | : 2014-06-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789056914851 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9056914855 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (855 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Russian Silhouettes by : Genna Sosonko
Download or read book Russian Silhouettes written by Genna Sosonko and published by New In Chess. This book was released on 2014-06-06 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a respected trainer who became a world-class chess grandmaster after leaving Leningrad and moving to Holland in 1972, Genna Sosonko observes the golden age Soviet chess from a privileged dual perspective. Combining an insider's nostalgia with the detachment of a critical observer, he has produced unforgettable portraits of the heroes of this bygone era: Tal, Botvinnik, Geller, Polugaevsky, and the legendary trainer Zak are some of his subjects. This New Editon has two brand new stories. Delightful —The Washington Post.