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chess biography Vasily Smyslov by Sosonko paperback
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller Notes
- “pristine copy, read once”
- ISBN
- 9785950043321
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Elk I Rubi / The Limited Liability Company Elk & Ruby Publishing House
ISBN-10
5950043324
ISBN-13
9785950043321
eBay Product ID (ePID)
24038619021
Product Key Features
Book Title
Smyslov on the Couch
Number of Pages
200 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Chess, Russia & the Former Soviet Union, Sports
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Games & Activities, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
7.1 Oz
Item Length
7.8 in
Item Width
5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"The book is itself a pleasant read, because Sosonko clearly liked and respected Smyslov....you will spend a few pleasant hours with one of the nicer, more humane figures of the Soviet era. Warmly recommended for those who are interested in the history of the game" - FIDE Master Dennis Monokroussos, The Chess Mind blog, 21 January 2019 "In recent years, Sosonko has published three beautiful books about great chess players from the Soviet Union whom he knew very well. First David Bronstein, then Viktor Kortchnoi and now Vasily Smyslov." - Hans Ree, Dutch Treat blog, 2 January 2019
Synopsis
In his third full-length memoir about one of the world's greatest ever chess players Genna Sosonko portrays a warm picture of the seventh world champion Vasily Smyslov, with whom he spent considerable time over the board, during tournaments and while meeting at each other's homes. Smyslov the man was far more balanced and spiritual than most of his contemporaries, capable of a relaxed and yet principled approach to life. Unlike most top players he was able to reach a very high standard in his chosen hobby - in his case, classical singing - even while playing chess at the very top. His natural inclination to see the best in people was, however, challenged as the world around him underwent fundamental changes late in his life. The new freedoms of the post-Soviet era also engendered one of the most extraordinary polemics in chess history - David Bronstein's article 'Thrown' Games in Zurich (2001) - bringing accusations against Smyslov that forced him to defend himself at the age of eighty, by which time many witnesses to the events in Zurich were already deceased. In this book, Genna focuses in particular on that polemic, places it in the wider context of the so-called Soviet Chess School, and asks whether Bronstein's hurt and accusations were justified., In his third full-length memoir about one of the world's greatest ever chess players Genna Sosonko portrays a warm picture of the seventh world champion Vasily Smyslov, with whom he spent considerable time over the board, during tournaments and while meeting at each other's homes.
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- 0***a (10)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller offered a hard-to-find chess book in "like new" condition at an excellent price. He also allowed me to combine the purchase of two books with only one shipping charge. The book arrived several days ahead of schedule, well-packaged and in the condition described. This is a professional bookseller from whom I look forward to purchasing more books from his outstanding chess book collection in the near future!chess opening Sicilian Sveshnikov tree fragments explained paperback (#405746426953)
- s***c (225)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBooks were packaged in a cardboard box with additional packing materials to minimize potential damage in shipping and to protect the Excellent Value and arrived in Like New condition as described.
- i***m (107)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePerfect condition, even better than described, well packed, quick service, great communication. Literally everything that an eBay seller should be. Would buy from you again 100%. Thank you!