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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
The Big Book of World Chess Championships
Author: Andre Schulz
Publisher: New In Chess
ISBN: 905691636X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Wilhelm Steinitz, the winner of the first official World Chess Championship in 1886, would have rubbed his eyes in disbelieve if he could have seen how popular chess is today. With millions of players all around the world, live internet transmissions of major and minor competitions, and educational programs in thousands of schools, chess has truly become a global passion. And what would Steinitz, who had financial problems his whole life and died in poverty, have thought of the current world champion, Magnus Carlsen, who became a multi-millionaire in his early twenties just by playing great chess? The history of the World Chess Championship reflects these enormous changes, and German chess journalist Andre Schulz tells the stories of the title fights in fascinating detail: the historical and social backgrounds, the prize money and the rules, the seconds and other helpers, and the psychological wars on and off the board. Meet some of the world’s sharpest minds as they clash in what has been called ‘the cruellest sport’ and drink in their tales: the lonely geniuses, the flamboyant boulevardiers, the Nazi-sympathizers, the communist darlings and a troubled boy from Brooklyn. Relive the magic of Capablanca, Alekhine, Botvinnik, Tal, Karpov, Kasparov, Bobby Fischer and the others. All great champions, but so different in character and playing style. Schulz’s chronicle is an absorbing evocation of the battles they fought. He has also selected one defining game from each championship, and he explains the moves of the Champions, and the ideas behind the moves, in a way that is easily accessible for amateur players and highly instructive for beginners as well. This is a book that no true chess lover wants to miss.
Publisher: New In Chess
ISBN: 905691636X
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Wilhelm Steinitz, the winner of the first official World Chess Championship in 1886, would have rubbed his eyes in disbelieve if he could have seen how popular chess is today. With millions of players all around the world, live internet transmissions of major and minor competitions, and educational programs in thousands of schools, chess has truly become a global passion. And what would Steinitz, who had financial problems his whole life and died in poverty, have thought of the current world champion, Magnus Carlsen, who became a multi-millionaire in his early twenties just by playing great chess? The history of the World Chess Championship reflects these enormous changes, and German chess journalist Andre Schulz tells the stories of the title fights in fascinating detail: the historical and social backgrounds, the prize money and the rules, the seconds and other helpers, and the psychological wars on and off the board. Meet some of the world’s sharpest minds as they clash in what has been called ‘the cruellest sport’ and drink in their tales: the lonely geniuses, the flamboyant boulevardiers, the Nazi-sympathizers, the communist darlings and a troubled boy from Brooklyn. Relive the magic of Capablanca, Alekhine, Botvinnik, Tal, Karpov, Kasparov, Bobby Fischer and the others. All great champions, but so different in character and playing style. Schulz’s chronicle is an absorbing evocation of the battles they fought. He has also selected one defining game from each championship, and he explains the moves of the Champions, and the ideas behind the moves, in a way that is easily accessible for amateur players and highly instructive for beginners as well. This is a book that no true chess lover wants to miss.
Chess World
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Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
My Chess World
Author: David Navara
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789492510808
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
This book is not a pure (auto)biography, rather a games collection. It consists mainly of interesting high-class games played by me, including many losses. Most of the games are preceded by accompanying texts, which vary from essays to tournament reports. The title of the book might seem presumptuous, but I wanted to show how I see or experience the competitions without denying the chess worlds of others. While the texts are mostly light and subjective, at the same time I tried hard to stick to the facts and provide some food for thought. GM David Navara May 2020.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789492510808
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
This book is not a pure (auto)biography, rather a games collection. It consists mainly of interesting high-class games played by me, including many losses. Most of the games are preceded by accompanying texts, which vary from essays to tournament reports. The title of the book might seem presumptuous, but I wanted to show how I see or experience the competitions without denying the chess worlds of others. While the texts are mostly light and subjective, at the same time I tried hard to stick to the facts and provide some food for thought. GM David Navara May 2020.
The Chess world
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
World Chess Champions
Author: Edward G. Winter
Publisher: Pergamon
ISBN: 9780080241173
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Publisher: Pergamon
ISBN: 9780080241173
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
A World of Chess
Author: Jean-Louis Cazaux
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786494271
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
With more than 400 illustrations, and detailed maps, this immense and deeply researched account of the history of chess covers not only the modern international game, derived from Persian and Arab roots, but a broad spectrum of variants going back 1500 years, some of which are still played in various parts of the world. The evolution of strategic board games, especially in India, China and Japan, is discussed in detail. Many more recent chess variants (board sizes, new pieces, 3-D, etc.) are fully covered. Instructions for play are provided, with historical context, for every game presented.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786494271
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 407
Book Description
With more than 400 illustrations, and detailed maps, this immense and deeply researched account of the history of chess covers not only the modern international game, derived from Persian and Arab roots, but a broad spectrum of variants going back 1500 years, some of which are still played in various parts of the world. The evolution of strategic board games, especially in India, China and Japan, is discussed in detail. Many more recent chess variants (board sizes, new pieces, 3-D, etc.) are fully covered. Instructions for play are provided, with historical context, for every game presented.
The World of Chess
Author: Anthony Saidy
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780004105895
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780004105895
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
The Chess World: A Magazine
Author: Anonymous
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3846054364
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3846054364
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1869.
Chess Duels
Author: Yasser Seirawan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781857445879
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
He describes and analyses, in depth, his most memorable encounters-both famous victories and painful defeats, against the best chess players of the last 50 years. --
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781857445879
Category : Chess
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
He describes and analyses, in depth, his most memorable encounters-both famous victories and painful defeats, against the best chess players of the last 50 years. --
Chess Variants
Author:
Publisher: PediaPress
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 927
Book Description
Publisher: PediaPress
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 927
Book Description