David Bronstein was later revealed. The rumor that Bronstein was related to the disgraced former Soviet Communist leader Leon Trotsky (whose real family name was Bronstein), was treated as unconfirmed, but doubtful, by Bronstein in his book "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" (1995). This belief could have explained the imprisonment of Bronstein's father. With the tide turning towards an eventual Soviet war victory over the Nazi invaders, Bronstein was able to once again play some competitive chess. His first top-standard Soviet event was the 1944 USSR Championship, where he won his individual game against eventual winner (and soon-to-be world champion) Mikhail Botvinnik. Bronstein moved
Nir Davidovich legendary goalkeeper Avi Ran, a Maccabi Haifa prodigy who died in a diving accident. His father is Benjamin Davidovich. Israeli Premier League (7): Israel State Cup (2): Toto Cup Top Division (3): Nir Davidovich Nir Davidovich (; also spelled Davidovitch; born 17 December 1976) is a former Israeli goalkeeper who played for Maccabi Haifa football club and the Israeli national team. Davidovich played as the number one goalkeeper in the Israeli national team for a time. Davidovich suffered from 3 serious injuries but managed to recover and lead Maccabi Haifa to its 8th championship, winning the MVP title in 2004.