Half a Century of Chess by Mikhail Botvinnik (English) Paperback Book

Description: Half a Century of Chess by Mikhail Botvinnik In this collection of his best games, former world champion Mikhail Botvinnik demonstrates the deep strategic style that took him to the title . Written by one of the greatest players of all time FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this collection of his best games, former world champion Mikhail Botvinnik demonstrates the deep strategic style that took him to the title . Written by one of the greatest players of all time . Contains 90 annotated games from Botvinniks career . Includes victories over Capablanca, Alekhine, Smyslov, Tal and Petrosian . Incorporates background material on key personalities and events Mikhail Botvinnik (1911-1995) made a unique impression on chess history. After victories at Moscow 1935 (shared with Flohr) and Nottingham 193 (shared with Capablanca), Botvinnik won the absolute championship of the USSR in 1941 before the war interrupted all chess activity. After winning the match/tournament of 1948 to decide Alekhines successor, Botvinnik held the world championship (apart form two brief interludes) until 1963 and retired from active play in 1970, after which he devoted himself to coaching young players 9his list of former pupils include Garry Kasparov) and developing a chess-playing computer program. Long Description In this collection of his best games, former world champion Mikhail Botvinnik demonstrates the deep strategic style that took him to the title . Written by one of the greatest players of all time . Contains 90 annotated games from Botvinniks career . Includes victories over Capablanca, Alekhine, Smyslov, Tal and Petrosian . Incorporates background material on key personalities and events Mikhail Botvinnik (1911-1995) made a unique impression on chess history. After victories at Moscow 1935 (shared with Flohr) and Nottingham 193 (shared with Capablanca), Botvinnik won the absolute championship of the USSR in 1941 before the war interrupted all chess activity. After winning the match/tournament of 1948 to decide Alekhines successor, Botvinnik held the world championship (apart form two brief interludes) until 1963 and retired from active play in 1970, after which he devoted himself to coaching young players 9his list of former pupils include Garry Kasparov) and developing a chess-playing computer program. Details ISBN1781943338 Short Title HALF A CENTURY OF CHESS Pages 250 Publisher Everyman Chess Language English ISBN-10 1781943338 ISBN-13 9781781943335 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-04-27 Imprint Everyman Chess Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 794.1 NZ Release Date 2016-04-27 UK Release Date 2016-04-27 Translator Richard Stokes Edited by Charles Reeve Birth 1858 Death 1927 Affiliation University of Kent Position Translator Qualifications Sir Author Mikhail Botvinnik Audience General AU Release Date 2016-04-26 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126523344;

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