Isaac Lipnitsky was a major player on the Soviet chess scene just after World War Two, strong enough to take the scalps of Keres, Smyslov and Petrosian. He would no doubt have been a household name had he not tragically passed away at a young age in 1959.

"Python Strategy is undoubtedly the new standard work on the 'defensive artist' Petrosian. Even 31 years after his death and in the era of engines, Petrosian's games, analysis and verbal explanations provide valuable advice for every chessplayer." -- Alexander Hilverda, SCHACH