How the Early Soviet State Turned Chess Into a Tool
A look inside the origins of Soviet chess culture. These articles trace how early USSR institutions and political leaders transformed chess into a tool for education, discipline, and national development, setting the foundation for decades of dominance in world chess.
Alexander Nikitin
This article positions Alexander Nikitin as more than a second: he was a strategic thinker who helped shape world champions. Through his engineering background and analytical approach, he developed Kasparov and other talents while stressing the importance of preparation and structure.