The Chess Carrer of E D Bogoljubow 1909-1952

Author: Bogoljubow, Efim Dmitrievich (1889-1952) edited by Jack Lee SpenceYear: 1970Publisher: Chess PlayerPlace: NottinghamDescription:2 volumes. xvi+153 pages; xvii+148 pages with diagrams. Small duodecimo (5 3/4" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's pink wrappers with black lettering to cover and spine and black and grey pictorial to cover. With a reprint of the obituaries by J du Mont, E J Diemer and Feodor Bohatischuk. Covers 100 games. (Lusis: 1235) First edition.Efim Dmitrievich Bogoljubow, born April 14, 1889, was a theology student in Kiev destined for a Russian Priesthood before enrolling in a poly-technical college. He became enamored with chess at the age of 15, reaching national prominence at Vilna in 1912. He had little desire for the usual vocations of life electing the uncertain existence of a chess professional which forced him to live under spartan conditions for most of his career. His international debut came at Mannheim in 1914 where he was interned with other R