Profession: Chessplayer : Grandmaster at Work

by Tukmakov, Vladimir; Sosonko, Genna

• ISBN13: 9781936490288
• ISBN10: 1936490285
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-08-30
• Publisher: Scb Distributors

Summary

A True ProfessionalFrom his childhood, Vladimir Tukmakov realized that there was something special about his ability to play chess. He had it all - talent, skill and motivation.After winning many junior and student tournaments, he went on to play in fourteen Soviet championships at a time when these were considered some of the most powerful competitions in the world.You are now invited to join the author in a very personal autobiographical journey, as he traces his development from one of many gifted chessplaying children to a powerful international grandmaster, a member of the world's chess elite. For Tukmakov, chess was more than just a hobby or passion - it was his profession.From talented boy and strong grandmaster to twice leading the Ukrainian team to gold medals in the 2004 and 2010 Olympiads, Tukmakov's story is a fascinating glimpse into the "golden era" of the Soviet School of Chess, and the trials and tribulations of individual will and genius.Included are dozens of photographs and over 40 deeply annotated games against some of the strongest chessplayers in the world.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 4
From the Author	p. 12
Vovik, Vova, Volodya	p. 14
Critical Games	p. 123
The Decisive Move	p. 158
Games with World Champions	p. 171
Irrationally Logical Sacrifices	p. 187
Theoretical Duels	p. 203
The Colorful Life	p. 227
Face Control	p. 238
Playing for the Team	p. 250
Career Highlights	p. 258
Player Index	p. 261
Opening Index	p. 262
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