Donaldson John, Minev Nikolay. The Life & Games of Akiva Rubinstein, Volume 2: The Later Years

Russell Enterprises, 2011. — 440 p. — ISBN13 978-1-936490-39-4.Akiva Rubinstein occupies a unique position in chess history. On of the greatest artists ever to sit down at a chessboard, Rubinstein was also the strongest player never to get an opportunity to play for the title of World Champion.This greatly enlarged second edition chronicles the second half (1921-1961) of the Polish grandmaster’s life. Dozens of archival photographs, photographs and approximately 40% more material finish off this splendid work, completing the journey begun in volume 1.