The Tragic Life And Short Chess Career of James A. Leonard, 1841 1862

Hilbert, John S.

ISBN 10 : 078642298X ISBN 13 : 9780786422982

Editeur : McFarland & Company, 2006

Synopsis

The Civil War affected the entire American landscape in ways not always given their due consideration. Not only did it determine the political future of a nation, it influenced the scientific and cultural development of the country as well. The war cost America many of its best and brightest in every venue. James A. Leonard was one such loss: a brilliant up-and-coming chess player in 1861-62 before he made the decision to serve his country during wartime. Born November 6, 1841, James A. Leonard was the son of a poor Irish immigrant - but even a poor child could play the game of kings. Leonard grew up in a time when interest in chess was experiencing a revival, and contemporaries such as Paul Morphy, Eugene Delmar and Leonard's mentor Philip Richardson captured the interest of a country. Leonard defeated a number of the country's notable chess players and was widely viewed as a player of great promise. This biography discusses what little is known of Leonard's life and death but concentrates primarily on Leonard's ability and his sadly shortened career. Diagrams from more than 90 of Leonard's games are included, with detailed descriptions regarding place, date and opponents.

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À propos de l'auteur

John S. Hilbert, a retired senior attorney with the Social Security Administration living in Buffalo, New York, has written 16 chess books and over 100 articles on chess biography and history, winning multiple national and international awards.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McFarland & Company
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 078642298X
• ISBN 13: 9780786422982
• Reliure: Belle reliure
• Nombre de pages: 168
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible