Smyslov, Bronstein, Geller, Taimanov and Averbakh - Andrew SoltisSmyslov, Bronstein, Geller, Taimanov and Averbakh by Andrew SoltisA Chess Multibiography with 220 Games A crucial decision spared chess Grandmaster David Bronstein almost certain death at the hands of the Nazisone fateful move cost him the world championship. Russian champion Mark Taimanov was a touted as a hero of the Soviet state until his loss to Bobby Fischer all but ruined his life. Yefim Gellers dream of becoming world champion was crushed by a