Igor Platonov: Soviet Chess Master's Untold Story
Igor Platonov. The name might not resonate with the average chess enthusiast, yet his story offers a compelling glimpse into the fiercely competitive world of Soviet chess during the Cold War. This is the tale of a prodigious talent who dominated the Soviet scene, yet never quite achieved the international recognition his skill deserved, a narrative that speaks volumes about both individual talent and the constraints of a particular time and place....