A True Professional From his childhood, Vladimir Tukmakov realized that there was something special about his ability to play chess. He had it all - talent, skill and motivation. After winning many junior and student tournaments, he went on to play in fourteen Soviet championships at a time when the[...]

This fascinating volume offers an intimate portrait of chess players, both famous and forgotten, from the 'Golden Age' of Soviet chess, as well as highly personal views on the psychology of the game and its players. "Smart Chip from St. Petersburg" is full of tales from an almost unremembered time a[...]