Recently, a visitor to the site wrote in to ask if I would provide information on Chekov's childhood since there is no "official" version. Since one of the things that I like the most about the character is the paucity of "official" information about his life, I was hesitant to provide my thoughts on his early history for fear that they might become the "default canon" and thus inhibit someone else's creativity. To get around this, I have asked several of the people who write fiction about this character to send me their perspectives on Chekov's formative years. By presenting several versions side by side, I hope to emphasize that there are countless alternatives possible. If your view of Chekov's childhood differs from those presented here -- great! Please share it with us!

Inheritance by debbye chambers

Wild Ride by Jane Seaton

A Favor for a Friend by Teegar Taylor

Learning by C. DeCordes

Childhood Note by Lynne Buckley

Excerpt from Chekov's Enterprise by Randall Landers