Luther: Vom Schüler zum Großmeister Damen Gambit Gelfand (2748) - D

Gelfand (2748) - D

This is the most complete and thorough biography of José Raúl Capablanca

Rejected for selection to key events and the only Soviet grandmaster to be denied a stipend in later life

Schaakmagazine

first edition 1981

Luther: Vom Schüler zum Großmeister Damen Gambit Gelfand (2748) - DBecoming a grandmaster the dream goal of many young chess talents! Thomas Luther achieved it despite a congenital disability, became German champion three times and moved into the top 100 of the world rankings. As a coach, he led young players to championship titles and he is one of only a few lecturers worldwide who train coaches for the world federation FIDE. Using his career as an example and through numerous experiences and insights from his