Masterpieces and Dramas of the Soviet Championships - Volume II (1938-1947) Lemos Deep Dive The design of the Empire

The design of the Empire Series Luxury Chess set features a strong hint of the Art Deco look that is reminiscent of the 1920s

A popular choice since its introduction into competitive chess in the early 20th century

which formed a pillar for making correct assessments before unleashing tactical solutions

GRIFFIN – FROM THE CHESS INFORMANT ARCHIVES

The hallmark of this opening is that Black makes the positional concession of allowing White a central majority and in return hopes for counterchances via active piece play

Masterpieces and Dramas of the Soviet Championships - Volume II (1938-1947) Lemos Deep Dive The design of the EmpireThe second part of Sergey Voronkovs three volume treatise continues from where Volume I left off. It covers the eleventh to fifteenth Soviet championships, the 1941 match tournament for the title of Soviet Absolute Champion, and the main events in the countrys chess history between these tournaments. Themes include the downfall of Nikolai Krylenko, the persecution and disappearance of Soviet chess players during the purges, and the experience of chess