Akiva Rubinstein occupies a unique position in chess history. One of the greatest artists ever to sit down at a chessboard, Rubinstein was also the strongest player never to get a shot at the title of World Champion. The Life & Games of Akiva Rubinstein, Volume 2: The Later Years (2nd ed.) chronicles the second half (1921-1961) of the Polish grandmaster's life. Dozens of archival photos and crosstables finish off this splendid work, completing the journey begun with the second edition of The Life & Games of Akiva Rubinstein, Volume 1: Uncrowned King.