The Best I Saw in Chess: Games, Stories and Instruction from an Alabama Prodigy Who Became U.S. Champion

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The Best I Saw in Chess: Games, Stories and Instruction from an Alabama Prodigy Who Became U.S. Champion

Post by John Upham » Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:09 pm

Richard James has reviewed this interesting book :


https://britishchessnews.com/2020/09/01 ... -champion/


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Re: The Best I Saw in Chess: Games, Stories and Instruction from an Alabama Prodigy Who Became U.S. Champion

Post by JustinHorton » Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:26 pm

In the early 90s Rachels studied at Oxford University for two years
He also played for the county side.
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Re: The Best I Saw in Chess: Games, Stories and Instruction from an Alabama Prodigy Who Became U.S. Champion

Post by ben.graff » Tue Oct 13, 2020 3:04 pm

Stuart Rachels' excellent, yet enigmatic book, left me with unanswered questions and a sense of what might have been. Definitely one to consider for your Christmas list!


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