Alexander Alekhine: Fourth World Chess Champion: 4 - Softcover

Linder, Isaak; Linder, Vladimir

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1936490722 ISBN 13: 9781936490721

Publisher: Russell Enterprises, 2016

Synopsis

The World Chess Champion Series

The fourth title in the popular World Chess Champion Series is about the enigmatic Alexander Alekhine. Tracing the Russian-born champion from his youth in Russia, through his assault on the chess Olympus and beyond, this books paints a fresh portrait of man who was one of the most spectacular tacticians ever to play the game.

The authors do not shy from confronting some of the less savory aspects of Alekhine's life. They stick to the facts and present the issues surrounding the fourth world champion. Rounding out this outstanding biography are over 130 games annotated by German grandmaster Karsten Mueller.

About this title

About the Authors

Isaak Linder is regarded as one of the pre-eminent chess historians of the modern era. He is the author of many books, including the widely acclaimed books in the World Chess Champions Series.

Vladimir Linder Vladimir Linder is one of the best known sport journalists in Russia. He is also the co-author, with his father Isaak Linder, of many books, including the widely acclaimed books in the World Chess Champion Series.

Edition details

• Publisher: Russell Enterprises
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1936490722
• ISBN 13: 9781936490721
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 296