The Life & Games of Akiva Rubinstein: Volume 2: The Later Years

by John Donaldson, Nikolay Minev

The Great Rubinstein
Volume Two

Akiva Rubinstein occupies a unique position in chess history. On 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 finish off this splendid work, completing the journey begun in volume 1.

Genres: Chess

440 pages, Paperback

First published March 15, 2011

About the author

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William John Donaldson is an International Master of chess since 1983, and an author, organizer, journalist. He was the leader of the US Team in several Chess Olympiads.