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The Lubyanka Gambit

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  • 322 strony
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Delving into the grim intersection of chess and Soviet repression, this work uncovers the lives of notable chess figures who faced persecution under Stalin's regime. Through extensive research, Grodzensky reveals the tragic fates of players and composers, supported by archival documents and personal testimonies. Notable figures such as Lazar Zalkind and Natan Sharansky illustrate the broader themes of creativity stifled by tyranny. The book also offers significant theoretical insights into the history of chess composition, enriching the understanding of this dark chapter in chess history.

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The Lubyanka Gambit, Sergei Grodzensky

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2022
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Tytuł
The Lubyanka Gambit
Język
angielski
Oprawa
twarda
Liczba stron
322
ISBN13
9785604676615
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Opis
Delving into the grim intersection of chess and Soviet repression, this work uncovers the lives of notable chess figures who faced persecution under Stalin's regime. Through extensive research, Grodzensky reveals the tragic fates of players and composers, supported by archival documents and personal testimonies. Notable figures such as Lazar Zalkind and Natan Sharansky illustrate the broader themes of creativity stifled by tyranny. The book also offers significant theoretical insights into the history of chess composition, enriching the understanding of this dark chapter in chess history.