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Profession: Chessplayer: Grandmaster at Work - Softcover

Tukmakov, Vladimir

 
9781936490288: Profession: Chessplayer: Grandmaster at Work
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1936490285 ISBN 13: 9781936490288
Publisher: Russell Enterprises, 2012

Synopsis

A True Professional

From his childhood, Vladimir Tukmakov realized that there was something special about his ability to play chess. He had it all -- talent, skill and motivation.

After winning many junior and student tournaments, he went on to play in fourteen Soviet championships at a time when these were considered some of the most powerful competitions in the world.

You are now invited to join the author in a very personal autobiographical journey, as he traces his development from one of many gifted chessplaying children to a powerful international grandmaster, a member of the world's chess elite. For Tukmakov, chess was more than just a hobby or passion -- it was his profession.

From talented boy and strong grandmaster to twice leading the Ukrainian team to gold medals in the 2004 and 2010 Olympiads, Tukmakov's story is a fascinating glimpse into the "golden era" of the Soviet School of Chess, and the trials and tribulations of individual will and genius.

Included are dozens of photographs and over 40 deeply annotated games against some of the strongest chessplayers in the world.

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About the Author

Vladimir Tukmakov became one of the world's elite grandmasters in the 1970s. His story is one from a talented boy and strong grandmaster to twice leading the Ukrainian team to gold medals in the 2004 and 2010 Olympiads.

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Publisher
Russell Enterprises
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1936490285
ISBN 13 
9781936490288
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
264