The Philosopher and the Housewife - Willy HendriksThe Philosopher and the Housewife by Willy Hendriks Tarrasch, Nimzowitsch and the Evolution of Chess Siegbert Tarrasch and Aron Nimzowitsch could be called the two vainest chess players in history. This book tells the fascinating story of their lifelong rivalry. They clashed as personalities, as players and as chess writers, both searching for the truth in chess, but with very different perspectives. Tarrasch is seen as the dogmatic theorist and,