The KGB Plays Chess: The Soviet Secret Police and the Fight for the World Chess Crown

Author: Boris Gulko, Vladimir Popov, Yuri Felshtinsky, Viktor Korchnoi

Year: 2011

Language: English

Description: This book delves into the intricate relationship between the Soviet secret police (KGB) and the world of chess during the Cold War era. It reveals how the KGB influenced and manipulated chess competitions, including the World Chess Championship, to serve Soviet political interests. The authors, all of whom have firsthand experience with Soviet chess politics, provide an insider's perspective on the covert operations and strategies employed by the KGB to maintain Soviet dominance in the chess world.