Eugène Znosko-Borovsky (1884–1954)

The Russian master Znosko-Borovsky was far more than just a chess player – he was a music and theater critic, author of numerous influential chess books, and veteran of the Russo-Japanese War. In Paris, where he lived from 1920, he became one of the most respected chess teachers of his time. His books like "How Not to Play Chess" are still read today.

Tournament: Ostend 1907 (Master Tournament) · Significance: A classic example of Mieses' feared attacking style in the Vienna Game. This tournament was one of the strongest of its time – Mieses shared 3rd place with Nimzowitsch.