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Rolf Martens: Chess Genius – Maoist – Rebel
Smith Axel
The hardcover book is written with a lot of knowledge about, feeling for and love for the unique chess player Rolf Martens was.
Few people in Swedish chess have had such a mythological status as the man of rebellion or resistance.
Martens’ life is really made for being documented, and this well-written and well-researched book illustrates his many sides and peculiarities, both on and off the chessboard.
Rolf Martens’ unusual life has earned him a bit of a cult status in chess circles, which is why this book is very welcome.
Description
The hardcover book is written with a lot of knowledge about, feeling for and love for the unique chess player Rolf Martens was.
Few people in Swedish chess have had such a mythological status as the man of rebellion or resistance.
Martens’ life is really made for being documented, and this well-written and well-researched book illustrates his many sides and peculiarities, both on and off the chessboard.
Rolf Martens’ unusual life has earned him a bit of a cult status in chess circles, which is why this book is very welcome.
Information
- Casa editrice Thinkers Publishing
- Code 8315
- Anno 2023
- Pagine 384, hardcover
- Isbn 9789464201758