#292 | Chess & The Cold War

The game of chess played a vital role during the Cold War, allowing Russia and the United States to fight intellectual battles over a board game. In this episode, we'll explore how the game of chess was used in a world where nuclear weapons could not The modern-day political impact of Chess The life of Anatoly Karpov The start of the Cold War Why chess was the battleground for the Cold War History of chess & statesmanship The "Fried Chicken Tournament" Why the USSR had a head start on the USA The early popularity of Chess in the USSR The fighting of "proxy wars" in the 1960s The relationship between KGB & chess players The bizarre 1978 Chess Championship in Manilla The arrival of Garry Kasparov Chess in the modern day Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/chess-cold-war --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, transcripts & vocabulary 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership [VIDEO] ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English [GUIDE] 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker Partner discounts: 💰 50% off your first Preply lesson 💸 Get $10 free italki credit ⚡️ Save 85% on ELSA PRO Membership    --- Keywords: Learn English, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية