Richard James has reviewed this interesting book :
https://britishchessnews.com/2020/09/01 ... -champion/
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
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Re: The Best I Saw in Chess: Games, Stories and Instruction from an Alabama Prodigy Who Became U.S. Champion
He also played for the county side.In the early 90s Rachels studied at Oxford University for two years
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Re: The Best I Saw in Chess: Games, Stories and Instruction from an Alabama Prodigy Who Became U.S. Champion
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!
https://chesscircuit.substack.com/p/the ... UBC3ETpYU0
https://chesscircuit.substack.com/p/the ... UBC3ETpYU0
Ben Graff
Author of 'Checkmate! Great Champions And Epic Matches From A Timeless Game' 'The Greenbecker Gambit' and 'Find Another Place'
Author of 'Checkmate! Great Champions And Epic Matches From A Timeless Game' 'The Greenbecker Gambit' and 'Find Another Place'