Chess History A selection of articles about historically significant tournaments and great players from chess' rich and colorful past. Great Players of the Past: Harry Nelson Pillsbury Botvinnik Part 6: Final Years Botvinnik Part 5: The Champion in Decline Botvinnik Part 4: Fighting to Stay on Top Botvinnik Part 3: Reigning World Champion Botvinnik Part 2: Going for the Crown Botvinnik Part 1: The Early Years Tal Memorial 1995: Highlights USSR vs. Rest of the World: a Tribute Get gm2b chess mail Sign up to receive email notices of new posts, site updates, occasional giveaways, contests and more. Success! Email Subscribe