Sosonko brings genuine delight even to the most demanding readers, from professionals to amateurs or even non-players who are simply interested in chess history as a part of general human culture.
Description
Genna Sosonko lived the first 29 years of his life in Leningrad. He emigrated to Holland in 1972 and was one of the strongest grandmasters in the world. His bestselling book, Russian Silhouettes, was shortlisted for the world’s premier chess book award, the British Chess Federation Book of the Year.
Pages256
Released2014
LanguageEnglish
PublisherNew in Chess
ISBN9789056914844
SellerSimon & Schuster
Reviews
Sosonko's portrait of Tal is no hagiography and is all the better for that. Beautifully written, heartfelt and moving.
Daniel King
If you love chess history, or history in general, or if you simply want to know more about some of your chess heroes, this book is a must buy. Beautifully written and rich with amazing content. I give Sosonko's The World Champions I Knew my highest recommendation.
Jeremy Silman, International Master,author of 'How to Reassess Your Chess'
Sosonko's reminisce of Mikhail Tal, the self-destructive, alcoholic, womanizing, half angel - half devil form the pulsing heart of his latest memoir.
Dominic Lawson
A wonderful insight to the lives of the World Champions.
Gary Lane, International Master
Sosonko writes with uncommon grace. His free-form stories speak from the heart, and frame each subject within the context of the times. There is wisdom in his open and honest assessments, and each world champion's story has been told with unusual warmth, insight, and compassion.
John D. Warth, This title is destined to be a classic...
An important addition to what we know about the lives of the world champions. This is chess literature at its very best.
Max Euwe Center, Amsterdam
