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The 1948 chess tournament is shrouded in both inspiration and controversy, particularly regarding the exclusion of Polish grandmaster Miguel Najdorf despite the withdrawal of US Grandmaster Reuben Fine. This pivotal event not only showcased the world's top chess players but also highlighted the political and social dynamics influencing the game's landscape during a tumultuous period in history. The tournament's legacy continues to provoke discussion and analysis among chess enthusiasts and historians alike.
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World Chess Championship 1948, The, Harry Golombek
- Language
- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- World Chess Championship 1948, The
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Harry Golombek
- Publisher
- Hardinge Simpole
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781843820055
- Category
- Chess
- Description
- The 1948 chess tournament is shrouded in both inspiration and controversy, particularly regarding the exclusion of Polish grandmaster Miguel Najdorf despite the withdrawal of US Grandmaster Reuben Fine. This pivotal event not only showcased the world's top chess players but also highlighted the political and social dynamics influencing the game's landscape during a tumultuous period in history. The tournament's legacy continues to provoke discussion and analysis among chess enthusiasts and historians alike.