Awerbach, Yuri

From Chaturanga to the Present Day
88 S., kart., 2012

In this book, tha author, legendary Russian grandmaster Yuri Averbakh, presents a well-researched and documented theory about the origins, development and spread of this immensely popular game. In addition, over three dozne splendid color plates - presented on coated making the images suitable for framing - supplement his historical analysis

The Personal Memoir of a Soviet Chess Legend
Centre-Stage and Begind the Scenes describes the machinations of the notrious 'Sports Committee' and offers surprising personal views on Soviet players like Botvinnik, Smyslov, Kortchnoi, Petrosian, Tal and Spassky. Averbakh recalls his dealings with Max Euwe and Bobby Fischer, writes touching portaits of some almost-forgotten masters and offers sharp analyses of 20th century ches politics.
268 S., kart., 2011

Gold classics of Russian chess
284 S., kart., 2014