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1 online resource |
| Contents |
Cover -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. Misha -- 2. Allies and Enemies -- 3. Rivals -- 4. Botvinnik vs. the Bourgeoisie -- 5. Two Moscows and a Nottingham -- 6. From Leven sh to AVRO -- 7. Absolution -- 8. War -- 9. Champion -- 10. "But They Were Good Years" -- 11. The End of Revenge -- 12. Last Moves -- Appendix A. Chronology -- Appendix B. Career Record Against Opponents -- Notes on Sources -- Bibliography -- Index of Openings (ECO) -- Index of Opponents -- General Index |
| Summary |
"This book explores Mikhail Botvinnik's unusual dual career as well as his complex relations with Soviet leaders. The book has more than 85 games, 127 diagrams, twelve photographs, a chronology of his life and career, a bibliography, an index of openings, an index of opponents, and a general index"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Botvinnik, M. M. (Mikhail Moiseevich), 1911-1995.
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| SUBJECT |
Botvinnik, M. M. (Mikhail Moiseevich), 1911-1995 fast |
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Chess players -- Russia (Federation) -- Biography
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- General.
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GAMES -- Board.
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Chess players
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Russia (Federation)
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| Genre/Form |
Biographies
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Biographies.
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Biographies.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781476613581 |
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1476613583 |
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