(Marco) writes:

"tomic" wrote in message ...
Zwig described Bora Kostic, Yugoslav GM.

Goran Tomic

Was he also unable to play blindfold? Just curious.

The Oxford Companion describes Kostic as a specialist in simultaneous
blindfold exhibitions, including a session against 20 opponents. I've
read several places that "Centovic" is not based on any specific
grandmaster.

Another question: "Dr B" first appears as a spectator at a game
played by "Centovic" against amateurs, helping them salvage a draw.
This game is described in more detail than the ones later in the
story, and Dr B says it is like a specific game between Alekhine and
Bogolyubov. Has anyone identified this game? (I think Zweig refers
to a non-existent tournament, but perhaps he did have an actual game
in mind, and was careless of the details)