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.
Many players are attracted to the Dragon Sicilian, but are put off by the fierce mating attacks that White can launch. In the Accelerated Dragon, Black aims for an improved version, saving a move with his queen's pawn. If White tries to ignore the difference, Black's instant detonation of the centre will come as an unwelcome cold shower! The authors show that White's main reply, the Maroczy Bind, is not so fearsome as was once thought. Black has many ways to break out, while quite often it is possible to manoeuvre around White's 'binding' pawns and show that they imprison White's pieces as much as they do Black's. Written by two outstanding experts on the Accelerated Dragon, this book offers complete coverage of all lines of the Accelerated Dragon and many ideas for breaking the critical Maroczy Bind. International Master John Donaldson is Associate Editor of the acclaimed magazine inside Chess (Seattle). He is the author of several books, including theoretical opening works and painstakingly researched player biographies. He plays regularly and successfully in North American tournaments. International Master Jeremy Silman is co-author (with Yasser Seirawan) of Microsoft Press's series of chess books, and author of several openings books. (320 pages, 5 3/4' X 8 1/4')
Uncrowned King - 2nd Edition, Revised and Enlarged
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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.
