Dubbed “Patriarch of the Soviet Chess School,” Botvinnik's intense training regimen distinguished him from his peers. He adv… Dubbed “Patriarch of the Soviet Chess School,” Botvinnik's intense training regimen distinguished … — shown in a room setting Dubbed “Patriarch of the Soviet Chess School,” Botvinnik's intense training regimen distinguished him from his peers. He adv…
Dubbed “Patriarch of the Soviet Chess School,” Botvinnik's intense training regimen distinguished him from his peers. He adv…
Dubbed “Patriarch of the Soviet Chess School,” Botvinnik's intense training regimen distinguished … — shown in a room setting
Dubbed “Patriarch of the Soviet Chess School,” Botvinnik's intense training regimen distinguished him from his peers. He adv…
Drawing by Ivan Krisjansen

Mikhail Botvinnik

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Mikhail Botvinnik, the 6th World Chess Champion, was born on August 17, 1911. He reigned from 1948 to 1963, with two brief interruptions, and is known for his scientific approach to chess preparation. Beyond the chessboard, Botvinnik was an electrical engineer with a mathematics degree and a pioneer in computer chess.

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Ivan Krisjansen 22 artworks | 0 Sold

The art medium is charcoal and pastels using a semi-realism style. Art print images depict real historical and literary figures in moments of emotional upheaval, turmoil and pensive moods. The abstract images capture attention and demand contemplation.

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Ivan's studio is in Adelaide