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Author:
Tkachenko, Sergei
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Title: Alekhine's Odessa Secrets: Chess, War and Revolution |
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The book of Ukrainian chess historian Sergei Tkachenko, who himself is from Odessa, covers the almost unknown period in Alekhine's life and career - the years between 1915-1920. Alexander Alekhine visited Odessa three times in these years. The author reveals for the first time Alekhine's connection with anti-Bolshevik organization Beloe dvizhenie (the White movement), the details of his stay in Odessa Cheka prison and many other information not previously disclosed. Tkachenko also describes, how Alekhine's stays in Odessa had an impact on his future life. The book contains 24 well annotated games of Alekhine, accompanied with ca 100 photos and illustrations, of which many are published for the first time, several indexes at the end. Further information about the book is available at elkandruby.com
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Place of publication: | No place |
Publisher: | Elk and Ruby |
Year of publication: | 2018 |
Edition: | 1st edition |
Pages: | 213, (3)p. 400 grams |
Binding: | Paperback |
Language: | English + Figurine notation |
Diagrams: | many |
Book size: |
Large 8vo (23-25 cm)
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Code: | #9517 |
Price: | USD 22.54
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