The story of Akiba Rubinstein

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Original link: On Akiba Rubinstein’s 145th Birthday / Akiba Rubinstein.

A great chess player whose life reflect the history of Europe in the last century.

The article show some of his most famous games.

But he also contributed hevaily to opening theory. Many openings have a Rubinstein Variation.

Including Four Knights Game 4. Bb5, Nd4, which looks a little weird (compared to like symmetrical 4. -, Bb4,) but is likely the strongest move in the position!

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