Bogdanovich: The Creative Power of Bogoljubov - Vol. 1 Damen Gambit Then I tried other openings

Then I tried other openings for a while and when I wanted to see what was new in the Pirc Defense

he decided he needed a change in his White opening repertoire

The method of a grandmaster

He died at the age 72

The resulting repertoire is solid

Bogdanovich: The Creative Power of Bogoljubov - Vol. 1 Damen Gambit Then I tried other openingsPawn Play, Sacrifices, Restrictions and More Efim Bogolyubov was one of the world's very strongest players in the 1920s and 1930s. Twice he played Alexander Alekhine for the world championship title (1929 and 1934) and he won the famous Moscow 1925 tournament, ahead of Jose Capablanca, Emanuel Lasker and many other stars. He also won the Soviet championship in 1924 and 1925, as well as a host of other international tournaments. His play featured many