Soviet Chess Books 1964 to 1970 Ragozin, Bondarenko, and Kan - 3 Book Russian Language Set
Language: Russian
Published by Fizkultura i Sport, Moscow, 1964
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TITLE Soviet Chess Books 1964 to 1970 Ragozin Bondarenko and Kan 3 Book Russian Language Set DESCRIPTION Three Book Set of Soviet Chess Literature Original Russian Editions 1964 to 1970 A collection of three Russian language chess books published in Moscow during the Soviet era. This set brings together grandmaster game analysis and the history of chess endgame studies and competitive chess. An appealing collection for chess historians and collectors of vintage Soviet chess publications. All three volumes come from the estate of twentieth century chess player A N Towse of Pennsylvania and New York. The books may contain his personal marginalia study notes and occasional translations of chess openings or player names. His ownership title paper may also be present on the spine of each volume. BOOK ONE Title: Izbrannye partii Ragozina Russian Title: Избранные партии Рагозина English Title: Selected Games of Ragozin Author: Vyacheslav V Ragozin Year: 1964 Publisher: Fizkultura i Sport Place of Publication: Moscow USSR Pages: 202 A biographical and instructional collection devoted to Soviet Grandmaster Vyacheslav Ragozin. The book includes biographical material and annotated games associated with World Champion Mikhail Botvinnik and chess master L Abramov. Ragozin was World Correspondence Chess Champion and served as vice president of FIDE. BOOK TWO Title: Galereya shakhmatnykh etyudistov Russian Title: Галерея шахматных этюдистов English Title: Gallery of Chess Studies Author: Philipp S Bondarenko Year: 1968 Publisher: Fizkultura i Sport Place of Publication: Moscow USSR Pages: 304 A substantial reference work on the art and history of chess endgame studies by Soviet composer and historian Philipp Bondarenko. The anthology explores celebrated composers and their compositions including the tradition associated with Troitsky. It features intricate endgame positions and analytical variations of interest to chess enthusiasts and collectors. BOOK THREE Title: Shakhmatnye batalii Russian Title: Шахматные баталии English Title: Chess Battles Compiler and Editor: Ilya A Kan - for whom the Sicilian Kan is named Year: 1970 Publisher: Voenizdat Military Publishing House of the USSR Ministry of Defense Place of Publication: Moscow USSR Pages: 208 A Soviet chess anthology compiled by International Master Ilya Kan and published by the military publishing house of the USSR Ministry of Defense. Its publishing history distinguishes it from books issued by the more familiar Soviet sports press. An interesting addition to a collection of mid century Soviet chess literature. CONDITION All three volumes have strong and solid bindings with normal shelfwear consistent with age and use. May contain smudging, scratches, wear - see photos The 1970 volume has some scattered foxing throughout which does not affect the many photographs diagrams or text. All three books come from the estate of twentieth century chess player A N Towse of Pennsylvania and New York. As such the volumes may contain his personal marginalia study notes and occasional translations of chess openings or player names. His ownership title paper may also be present on the spine of each volume. Please review all photographs carefully for further details of condition and ownership markings. COLLECTION DETAILS Three original Russian language chess books published in Moscow between 1964 and 1970. The collection covers grandmaster games and analysis as well as chess endgame compositions and competitive play. Offered as one complete three book set. May separate if desired.…
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- Title
- Soviet Chess Books 1964 to 1970 Ragozin, Bondarenko, and Kan - 3 Book Russian Language Set
- Author
- Vyacheslav V Ragozin
- Publisher
- Fizkultura i Sport, Moscow
- Publication year
- 1964
- Condition
- Very good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- Russian
- Seller catalogs
- Chess, European / World, Sports
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