Chess, Checkers, and the Dark Side of Brilliant Minds
Not Sober Geniuses: Chess, Checkers, and the Dark Side of Brilliant Minds In the world of intellectual games, where logic, cold calculation and discipline reign supreme, there is a dark side - the chronic relationship of many great masters with alcohol. These are stories of geniuses who challenged not only their rivals, but also their own passions, turning a glass into a piece of a chess or checkerboard. The Great Chess Elite: Passions of Champions The stories of great world champions are often filled not only with triumphs but also with personal drama. For some, alcohol became a stress reliever, for others, a destructive habit. Alexander Alekhine: Complex character and French chic The fourth world champion, Russian aristocrat Alexander Alekhine , was considered one of the greatest chess masterminds in history. His life in exile, filled with chess tourna...