{"product_id":"profession-vladimir-tukmakov-9781936490288","title":"Profession: Chessplayer: Grandmaster at Work","description":"A True Professional \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom his childhood, Vladimir Tukmakov realized that there was something special about his ability to play chess. He had it all -- talent, skill and motivation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter winning many junior and student tournaments, he went on to play in fourteen Soviet championships at a time when these were considered some of the most powerful competitions in the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou are now invited to join the author in a very personal autobiographical journey, as he traces his development from one of many gifted chessplaying children to a powerful international grandmaster, a member of the world's chess elite. For Tukmakov, chess was more than just a hobby or passion -- it was his profession. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom talented boy and strong grandmaster to twice leading the Ukrainian team to gold medals in the 2004 and 2010 Olympiads, Tukmakov's story is a fascinating glimpse into the \"golden era\" of the Soviet School of Chess, and the trials and tribulations of individual will and genius. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded are dozens of photographs and over 40 deeply annotated games against some of the strongest chessplayers in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Vladimir Tukmakov\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1936490285\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781936490288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Russell Enterprises\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/02\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 264\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d","brand":"Vladimir Tukmakov","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47759854371071,"sku":"9781936490288","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_26490de2-f1dc-44e5-84d0-93bb73c69643.jpg?v=1765512978","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/profession-vladimir-tukmakov-9781936490288","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}