Nikolay Minev Boeken

Akiva Rubinstein occupies a unique position in chess history. One of the greatest artists ever to sit down at a chessboard, Rubinstein was also the strongest player never to get an opportunity to play for the title of World Champion. This volume chronicles the second half (1921-1961) of the Polish grandmaster's life. Dozens of archival photographs and approximately 40% more material complete this splendid work, finishing the journey begun in volume 1.

When Black plays 1... f5 his intentions are clear, he wants to win. It's also no surprise that in do-or-die games, such as the critical last round, this defense against the Queen's Pawn comes out of the coffin and the player with the white pieces must be ready for him as one false step can lead to a game which is over almost before it starts. You are treated to 202 miniatures (games where moves number 25 or less) involving great players throughout the 20th century. You are shown where one of the players went wrong and how to "fix" it; new and forgotten ideas.

Akiva Rubinstein holds a unique place in chess history as one of the greatest artists to play the game, yet he never had the opportunity to compete for the world championship. This volume focuses on his life from 1882 to 1920, detailing his rise from humble beginnings to becoming Emanuel Lasker's main challenger before World War I. It also explores how the war affected his sensitive nature and influenced his gameplay in the years that followed. This revised and expanded edition presents the most comprehensive account of the early part of Rubinstein's career, featuring nearly 500 games with extensive annotations, some translated from renowned pre-war players like Lasker, Tarrasch, and Schlechter. The authors have added new insights and uncovered intriguing details about Rubinstein's time in Sweden after the war. This re-release of the second edition, originally published in 2006, offers a wealth of crosstables, archival photographs, multiple indexes, and a thorough bibliography, making it an invaluable resource for fans of Rubinstein and chess enthusiasts alike.