Bogdanovich: The Creative Power of Bogoljubov - Vol. 1 VisibleForUsers true Chess is easy - if

Chess is easy - if you can do it

the solutions are longer and sometimes preparatory moves are necessary to bring about the tactical strike

which are meant to test the reader's newly acquired knowledge

positions that look innocent at first sight

Bogdanovich: The Creative Power of Bogoljubov - Vol. 1 VisibleForUsers true Chess is easy - ifPawn Play, Sacrifices, Restrictions and More Efim Bogolyubov was one of the world's very strongest players in the 1920s and 1930s. Twice he played Alexander Alekhine for the world championship title (1929 and 1934) and he won the famous Moscow 1925 tournament, ahead of Jose Capablanca, Emanuel Lasker and many other stars. He also won the Soviet championship in 1924 and 1925, as well as a host of other international tournaments. His play featured many