Smyslov On The Couch
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Smyslov On The Couch
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Author : Genna Sosonko
language : en
Publisher: Limited Liability Company Elk and Ruby Publishing House
Release Date : 2018-11-19
Smyslov On The Couch written by Genna Sosonko and has been published by Limited Liability Company Elk and Ruby Publishing House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-19 with categories.
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.
Smyslov Bronstein Geller Taimanov And Averbakh
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Author : Andrew Soltis
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2022-02-24
Smyslov Bronstein Geller Taimanov And Averbakh written by Andrew Soltis and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-24 with Games & Activities categories.
A crucial decision spared chess Grandmaster David Bronstein almost certain death at the hands of the Nazis--one fateful move cost him the world championship. Russian champion Mark Taimanov was a touted as a hero of the Soviet state until his loss to Bobby Fischer all but ruined his life. Yefim Geller's dream of becoming world champion was crushed by a bad move against Fischer, his hated rival. Yuri Averbakh had no explanation how he became the world's oldest grandmaster, other than the quixotic nature of fate. Vasily Smyslov, the only one of the five to become world champion, would reign for just one year--fortune, he said, gave him pneumonia at the worst possible time. This book explores how fate played a capricious role in the lives of five of the greatest players in chess history.
The Life Games Of Vasily Smyslov
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Author : Andrey Terekhov
language : en
Publisher: SCB Distributors
Release Date : 2020-12-07
The Life Games Of Vasily Smyslov written by Andrey Terekhov and has been published by SCB Distributors this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-07 with Games & Activities categories.
The Life & Games of the Seventh World Chess Champion Vasily Smyslov, the seventh world champion, had a long and illustrious chess career. He played close to 3,000 tournament games over seven decades, from the time of Lasker and Capablanca to the days of Anand and Carlsen. From 1948 to 1958, Smyslov participated in four world championships, becoming world champion in 1957. Smyslov continued playing at the highest level for many years and made a stunning comeback in the early 1980s, making it to the finals of the candidates’ cycle. Only the indomitable energy of 20-year-old Garry Kasparov stopped Smyslov from qualifying for another world championship match at the ripe old age of 63! In this first volume of a multi-volume set, Russian FIDE master Andrey Terekhov traces the development of young Vasily from his formative years and becoming the youngest grandmaster in the Soviet Union to finishing second in the world championship match tournament. With access to rare Soviet-era archival material and invaluable family archives, the author complements his account of Smyslov’s growth into an elite player with dozens of fascinating photographs, many never seen before, as well as 49 deeply annotated games. German grandmaster Karsten Müller’s special look at Smyslov’s endgames rounds out this fascinating first volume. [This book] is an extremely well-researched look at his life and games, a very welcome addition to the body of work about Smyslov... – from the Foreword by Peter Svidler
The Life And Games Of Vasily Smyslov
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Author : Andrey Terekhov
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-11-16
The Life And Games Of Vasily Smyslov written by Andrey Terekhov and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-16 with categories.
The Life & Games of the Seventh World Chess Champion Vasily Smyslov, the seventh world champion, had a long and illustrious chess career. He played close to 3,000 tournament games over seven decades, from the time of Lasker and Capablanca to the days of Anand and Carlsen. From 1948 to 1958, Smyslov participated in four world championships, becoming world champion in 1957. Smyslov continued playing at the highest level for many years and made a stunning comeback in the early 1980s, making it to the finals of the candidates' cycle. Only the indomitable energy of 20-year-old Garry Kasparov stopped Smyslov from qualifying for another world championship match at the ripe old age of 63! In this first volume of a multi-volume set, Russian FIDE master Andrey Terekhov traces the development of young Vasily from his formative years and becoming the youngest grandmaster in the Soviet Union to finishing second in the world championship match tournament. With access to rare Soviet-era archival material and invaluable family archives, the author complements his account of Smyslov's growth into an elite player with dozens of fascinating photographs, many never seen before, as well as 49 deeply annotated games. German grandmaster Karsten Müller's special look at Smyslov's endgames rounds out this fascinating first volume. [This book] is an extremely well-researched look at his life and games, a very welcome addition to the body of work about Smyslov... - from the Foreword by Peter Svidler About the Author St. Petersburg native Andrey Terekhov is a FIDE Master, an ICCF International Master (correspondence chess) and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science. His best results at the board were victories in the 2008 Munich Open and the 2012 Nabokov Memorial. He currently resides in Singapore. This is his first book for Russell Enterprises.
Smyslov S Best Games Of Chess
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Author : Vassily Smyslov
language : en
Publisher: Hardinge Simpole Limited
Release Date : 2003-11-01
Smyslov S Best Games Of Chess written by Vassily Smyslov and has been published by Hardinge Simpole Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-11-01 with Games categories.
Smyslov launched his first bid for the supreme title in the 1948 match tournament - coming second to Botvinnik. Eventually, after two victories in Candidates contests and a drawn match with Botvinnik, Smyslov overcame his great and perennial rival to become World Champion in 1957 while still in his mid 30's. Originally published as My Best Games of Chess - 1935-1957. Now published with corrections.
Vasily Smyslov
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Author : Vasily Smyslov
language : en
Publisher: Everyman Chess
Release Date : 1997
Vasily Smyslov written by Vasily Smyslov and has been published by Everyman Chess this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Games categories.
The endgame is a subtle phase of the game many ordinary players would like to improve. In taking the reader through over 150 instructive examples, taken mostly from his own games, Smyslov covers a very broad range of positions - and provides an excellent overall insight into the endgame as a whole. Unlike standard endgame manuals, which concetrate purely on the most basic and technical positions, this book has numerous examples with many pieces on the board - the type of endgame you are in fact most likely to reach. By learning from Smyslov's impeccable technique, readers will improve their own endgame abilities - and results! Grandmaster Vasily Smyslov is renowned for his artistic mastery of the endgame, and his 1957 World Championship victory over Botvinnik can be largely attributed to his unique gifts in this aspect of the game. The winner of innumerable first prizes in international tournaments, Smyslov became, at 61, the oldest player ever to qualify for the World Championship Candidates Matches. Now in his mid-seventies, he still participates constantly in international events - with remarkable success.
Botvinnik Smyslov
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Author : Mikhail Botvinnik
language : en
Publisher: New In Chess,Csi
Release Date : 2009
Botvinnik Smyslov written by Mikhail Botvinnik and has been published by New In Chess,Csi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Games & Activities categories.
World Champion Mikhail Botvinnik writes the story of his three clashes for the world title with fellow Russian Vasily Smyslov. Botvinnik, one of the greatest chess players of all time, analyses all the games, reveals his match strategy, and comments on the strategic choices of his opponent. Not only an important historical document on the pinnacle of chess of the mid-20th century, but also a fascinating and highly instructive report.
Smyslov S Best Games
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Author : Vasiliĭ Vasilʹevich Smyslov
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Smyslov S Best Games written by Vasiliĭ Vasilʹevich Smyslov and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Chess categories.
World Chess Championship 1957 And 1958
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Author : Harry Golombek
language : en
Publisher: Hardinge Simpole Limited
Release Date : 2002-04-01
World Chess Championship 1957 And 1958 written by Harry Golombek and has been published by Hardinge Simpole Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-04-01 with Games categories.
This book combines the account and eye witness analysis by Golombek of the second and third of the three titanic world title clashes between Botvinnik and Smyslov, unquestionably the dominant players of the 1950s, with the games and notes to the 1958 match.
Smyslov S 125 Selected Games
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Author : Vasily V. Smyslov
language : en
Publisher: Everyman Chess
Release Date : 1994
Smyslov S 125 Selected Games written by Vasily V. Smyslov and has been published by Everyman Chess this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Games categories.