A definitive collection of the games from the International Chess Tournament held in New York in 1889, thoughtfully edited for study and reference. This edition presents the complete tournament games and the accompanying material in a historian’s context.
The book offers a window into a landmark double-round contest, featuring many leading players of the era. It includes the tournament score, prize-game notes, and detailed game sequences that scholars and players can study for historical and strategic insight.
What you’ll experience
- The full lineup of tournament games, with focused commentary and annotations
- Segmented sections highlighting prize games and the work of key players such as Tschigorin, Weiss, Mason, and others
- A practical look at opening ideas, middlegame plans, and endgame themes from late 19th-century play
Ideal for readers of chess history and for players who want to study classic master-level games from a formative period in the game.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive history of one of the greatest gatherings of chess masters ever assembled, and gives an overview of the evolution of the game of chess. The Sixth American Chess Congress was a watershed moment in the history of international chess, and the book features extensive annotations and analysis of the games played by some of the greatest chess players of the era. The author provides an introduction to the history of chess and its rules, and covers the development of the game and its major tournaments up to the time of the Sixth American Chess Congress. The book also includes biographical sketches of the players and provides an in-depth look at the strategies and techniques used by the masters. This book is a valuable resource for chess enthusiasts and historians alike, offering a unique glimpse into the development of the game and its greatest players. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332767359_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332767359
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332767359
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)