Donaldson/Minev: The Life & Games of Akiva Rubinstein Volume 2: The Later Years Taktik The original work is difficult

The original work is difficult to read today due to its cumbersome

Combinatorial vision

Like the first book

he knew in every position which squares the pieces belonged to and was almost unbeatable

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Donaldson/Minev: The Life & Games of Akiva Rubinstein Volume 2: The Later Years Taktik The original work is difficultThe Great Rubinstein, Volume Two Akiva Rubinstein occupies a unique position in chess history. 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 greatly enlarged second edition chronicles the second half (1921 1961) of the Polish grandmaster's life. Dozens of archival photographs, photographs and approximately 40% more material