Vladimir Kramnik best games display a fusion of elegance and force that give the impression that this is as well as chess could be played

Gennadi Sosonko's intimate personal knowledge of the Soviet Union's greatest grandmasters is unrivaled — and he was a useful player himself

London's forthcoming Candidates tournament features the world's best, including the highest-ranked player in history, Magnus Carlsen

Canada's Frank Marshall didn't succeed in conquering the world of chess, but his aggressive tactics were universally feared