Gennadi Sosonko

chess grandmaster

Gennadi 'Genna' Sosonko is a Russian-born chess grandmaster and writer, known for his contributions to chess literature and his insights into Soviet-era chess. After emigrating from the Soviet Union, he became a prominent figure in the chess community, often reflecting on the politics and culture surrounding the game during the peak of Soviet chess dominance. His experiences as a grandmaster and observer during pivotal moments in chess history, particularly during the intense rivalry between Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov, have made him a respected commentator and historian of the sport.