“The KGB Plays Chess” is a fascinating and profound work written by outstanding chess players and researchers Boris Gulko, Yuri Felshtinsky, Vladimir Popov and Viktor Korchnoi .. This book is not only about chess, but also about how the game of chess is intertwined with history, politics and human destinies. It immerses the reader in a world where each party is not just a struggle for victory on the board, but also a reflection of the complex relationship between the individual and the system, between freedom and control. The book explores the unique aspect of chess culture in the Soviet Union, where the game has become not only a sport, but also an instrument of ideological struggle. The authors, who themselves are prominent chess players, share their memories and analyze how the KGB used chess to achieve its goals, as well as how chess players became figures in this complex political game. Readers will be able to learn about how great masters such as Korchnoi faced the pressure of the system and how it affected their careers and personal lives. This book will be interesting not only to chess players, but also to everyone who is fond of history, politics and psychology. It is suitable for readers of different ages, from young people seeking to understand the complex mechanisms of power, to more mature people who remember those times and want to look at them from a new perspective. Chess lovers will find in it a lot of interesting facts and strategies, as well as inspiration from stories about the struggle for freedom and self-expression. The topics raised in the book concern not only chess strategy, but also broader questions about human nature, about how external pressure can change the personality and its choices. The authors raise important questions about how art can be used in political games, and how chess, being a game of reason, becomes a battleground for ideologies. Readers will be able to see how chess can serve as a metaphor for life, where every move matters and the consequences can be unpredictable. The style of the authors is distinguished by depth of analysis and personal experiences, which makes the text not only informative, but also emotionally rich. Boris Gulko, Yuri Felshtinsky, Vladimir Popov and Viktor Korchnoi are not just names, they are legends of the chess world, which through their stories convey to the reader not only knowledge, but also a passion for the game. Their unique experience and views make the book "The KGB plays chess" a real treasure for everyone who is interested not only in chess, but also in the history of the 20th century. If you’re looking for books about chess, politics, the struggle for freedom, or how art can intersect with life, “the KGB plays chess” will be a real discovery for you. This book is not just a reading, it is an immersion in a world where every move matters, and where chess becomes not only a game, but also a metaphor for human destiny. Do not miss the opportunity to learn more about how chess and politics are intertwined in our world, and how great masters coped with the challenges of their time.