Speed Demon

The Fascinating Games and Tragic Life of Alexey Vyzhmanavin

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

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Beskrivning

Chess Grandmaster Alexey Vyzhmanavin died in 2000 at forty, in circumstances that remain unclear. He was a gifted chess player, self-taught, who excelled in rapid and blitz chess, frequently outplaying World Champions like Vladimir Kramnik. He was the ultimate Speed Demon, living for chess but battling depression and alcoholism. This book pays tribute to this forgotten chess genius with fascinating chess games and beautiful stories.