Mikhail Botvinnik, Andrew Soltis

Table of Contents

Preface 1
Introduction 3
1. Misha 11
2. Allies and Enemies 29
3. Rivals 45
4. Botvinnik vs. the Bourgeoisie 66
5. Two Moscows and a Nottingham 80
6. From Levenfish to AVRO 98
7. Absolution 115
8. War 133
9. Champion 156
10. “But They Were Good Years” 180
11. The End of Revenge 209
12. Last Moves 230
Appendix A: Chronology 251
Appendix B: Career Record Against Opponents 256
Notes on Sources 257
Bibliography 264
Index of Openings (ECO) 267
Index of Opponents 268
General Index 269