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Foreword by GM Alexander Morozevich

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he won the 'Best Game' prize for a spectacular win against… Mikhail Tal who praised his opponent for his 'amazing creativity

Levitin: The Last Ruy Lopez - Tales from the Royal Game Holz The authorThe Delight and Distress of Chess The royal game has the power to make one feel elated or disconsolate. This is true whether one plays serious tournament chess or casual chess just for fun. In this collection of 34 short stories, author Alexis Levitin, travel set in hand, takes the reader on a journey across several continents and even into space exploring the joys of chess and its effect on the lives of those who play As the author states in his