What, if anything, is known about the late Marshal Zhukov's interest in the game of chess and his abilities as a player?His preparations were meticulous, and he had exceptional strategic insight (he was an excellent chess player).
Marshal Zhukov
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JustinHorton
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Marshal Zhukov
According to a letter in the latest London Review of Books:
"Do you play chess?"
"Yes, but I prefer a game with a better chance of cheating."
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"Yes, but I prefer a game with a better chance of cheating."
lostontime.blogspot.com
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John McKenna
Re: Marshal Zhukov
Thanks for the reference to a review of a biography of Zhukov.
I cannot help answer your questions. Many military strategists have been said to be good players but they should beware. According to the Guinness Book of Chess Records - on the eve of the Battle of Trenton, 26 Dec. 1776, British General Rall received a note warning of American General Washington's planned attack. Rall was said to be playing chess at the time so he put the note in his pocket. It was found unopened on his body the next day following a British defeat that led directly to American Independence.
Returning to Zhukov all I can offer is this site (there is one photo of chess in the left column, 7th down) -
http://foter.com/Zhukov
I cannot help answer your questions. Many military strategists have been said to be good players but they should beware. According to the Guinness Book of Chess Records - on the eve of the Battle of Trenton, 26 Dec. 1776, British General Rall received a note warning of American General Washington's planned attack. Rall was said to be playing chess at the time so he put the note in his pocket. It was found unopened on his body the next day following a British defeat that led directly to American Independence.
Returning to Zhukov all I can offer is this site (there is one photo of chess in the left column, 7th down) -
http://foter.com/Zhukov