This mighty clash between the top two Soviet Grandmasters was Botvinnik's first title defence after becoming World Champion in 1948. Amazingly, the man who had dominated Soviet and World chess was only able to defend his title by the skin of his teeth after a most ferocious and determined onslaught from his youthful challenger David Bronstein. The controversial 23rd game where a demoralised Bronstein may have resigned prematurely was the key to Botvinnik's ultimate success.
- ISBN10 1843820846
- ISBN13 9781843820840
- Publish Date 17 October 2003
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 4 April 2022
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Zeticula Ltd
- Imprint Hardinge Simpole Publishing
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 152
- Language English