The Life & Games of Akiva Rubinstein: Volume 1: Uncrowned King

by John Donaldson and Nikolay Minev

Book Overview

The Man Who Would Be King

Akiva Rubinstein occupies a unique position in chess history. One of the greatest artists ever to sit down at a chessboard, Rubinstein was also the strongest player never to get a shot at the title of world champion.

The Life & Games of Akiva Rubinstein, Volume 1: Uncrowned King focuses on the years 1882-1920, covering Rubinstein's rise from a modest upbringing to his emergence as Emanuel Lasker's chief challenger...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1941270883
• ISBN13: 9781941270882
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: Russell Enterprises
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.9"