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“There is no better place for learning to work independently and to extend your horizon than in higher school.”

Quote by Mikhail Botvinnik

Book:Botvinnik: 100 Selected Games

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Botvinnik: 100 Selected Games

Compiled and annotated by experts, this volume showcases the best of Botvinnik's chess games, providing both players and enthusiasts with valuable insights into his tactics and strategic thinking. The games span various stages of his career, highlighting his evolution as a chess master. more

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Mikhail Botvinnik

Mikhail Botvinnik was a Russian chess player widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of the 20th century. He won the World Chess Championship five times consecutively from 1948 to 1960, making him the only player in chess history to achieve this feat. Botvinnik was known for his exquisite tactical and strategic skills, which had a profound impact on the development of chess. more

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