{"product_id":"pavlovic-the-golden-age-of-yugoslav-chess-1919-1990-legends-and-masterpieces","title":"Pavlovic: The Golden Age of Yugoslav Chess 1919-1990 - Legends and Masterpieces","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYugoslav Chess from Kingdom to Golden Age: Seven Decades of Legends and Masterpieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilos Pavlovic's The Golden Age of Yugoslav Chess 1919-1990 documents one of chess history's most significant and creative periods. From the founding of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia after World War I through the country's dissolution, this book traces how a small nation rose to become a global chess force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work covers the legendary players—Vidmar, Gligoric, Ljubojevic, Matanovic, Velimirovic, and others—whose games and theoretical innovations shaped modern chess. It also captures the vibrant chess culture that surrounded them: tournaments, clubs, publications, and the passionate communities that sustained this tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor chess historians, students of the game's cultural dimension, and club players seeking insight into attacking play and Eastern European style, this book reveals how Yugoslavia bridged competing chess schools during the Cold War and left a lasting mark on the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers seven decades of Yugoslav chess history spanning the Kingdom era through political transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures annotated games and strategic insights from grandmasters who defined attacking play and theoretical innovation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores iconic tournaments including the legendary Bled events, Tournament of Peace, and Yugoslav-hosted Chess Olympiads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichly illustrated with historical photographs, rare documents, and period materials capturing chess club culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows how Yugoslav chess bridged East and West schools of play during the Cold War era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines the role of chess cafés, publications, and communities in sustaining a distinctive chess tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA substantive historical account that honours a generation of players whose creative legacy continues to influence chess today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat period of Yugoslav history does the book cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book spans 1919 to 1990, from the formation of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia after World War I through the final years before the country's dissolution. It captures the full arc of Yugoslavia's rise as a chess power across seven decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Yugoslav grandmasters are featured in the book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book highlights legendary players including Vidmar, Gligoric, Ljubojevic, Matanovic, Velimirovic, and numerous others whose games and contributions shaped both Yugoslav chess culture and international theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the book include annotated games?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The book features annotated games, strategic analysis, and memorable matches alongside historical photographs, rare documents, and other period materials that illustrate the ideas and playing style of Yugoslav chess.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thinkers Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57992671134078,"sku":"9789493435285","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/Golden-Age-YC-280526-scaled.jpg?v=1788907358","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/products\/pavlovic-the-golden-age-of-yugoslav-chess-1919-1990-legends-and-masterpieces","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}