How the Early Soviet State Turned Chess Into a Tool
A look inside the origins of Soviet chess culture. These articles trace how early USSR institutions and political leaders transformed chess into a tool for education, discipline, and national development, setting the foundation for decades of dominance in world chess.
Nicolas Rossolimo
This profile captures Nicolas Rossolimo’s colorful life and chess innovation. A triple national with a flair for art and music, he created the Rossolimo Variation as part of his broader quest to enliven Sicilian positions with creative, romantic play.