Тайманов Марк. Зарубежные встречи.
Из дневников шахматиста
1-е издание
Ленинград: Лениздат, 1958 г.
300 стр. твердый переплет, уменьшенный формат, суперобложка
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Mark Taimanov. Meetings Abroad.
From a Chess Player's Diaries
1st edition
Leningrad: Lenizdat, 1958
300 pp. hardcover, reduced format, dust jacket
A seminal first edition documenting the international chess encounters of Mark Taimanov, one of the Soviet Union's most distinguished players. Taimanov (1926-2016) achieved the rank of International Grandmaster in 1952 and claimed the USSR Championship in 1956, establishing himself as a dominant force in mid-century competitive chess. His accomplishments extended beyond the board—he was recognized as an Honored Master of Sports and captured the Leningrad Championship five times across his career. A accomplished pianist as well, Taimanov's multifaceted talents made him a cultural figure of considerable standing in Soviet intellectual circles. This rare diary provides authentic insight into his tournament experiences and competitive philosophy during a pivotal era of international chess development.
