"Drawing on new research, this first biography of William Steinitz (1836-1900), the first World Chess Champion, covers his early life and career, with a fully-sourced collection of his known games until he left London in 1882. A portrait of mid-Victorian British chess is provided, including a history of the famous Simpson's Divan. Born to a poor Jewish family in Prague, Steinitz studied in Vienna, where his career really began, before moving to London in 1862, bent on conquering the chess world. During the next 20 years, he ... Read More
"Drawing on new research, this first biography of William Steinitz (1836-1900), the first World Chess Champion, covers his early life and career, with a fully-sourced collection of his known games until he left London in 1882. A portrait of mid-Victorian British chess is provided, including a history of the famous Simpson's Divan. Born to a poor Jewish family in Prague, Steinitz studied in Vienna, where his career really began, before moving to London in 1862, bent on conquering the chess world. During the next 20 years, he became its strongest and most innovative player, as well as an influential writer on the game. A foreigner with a quarrelsome nature, he suffered mockery and discrimination from British amateur players and journalists, which eventual drove him to immigrate to America. The final chapters cover his subsequent visits to England and the last three tournaments he played there."-Provided by publisher"-- Read Less
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Very Good. Size: 8x0x11; McFarland & Co., 2020; stated First Edition, first printing, no additional printings indicated; vi, 415pp. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; top corners gently turned in, else only minor wear to edges of blue cloth boards, stamped white titling remains bold; illustrations and text very good. No dust jacket, likely as issued. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges will apply for international and/or expedited shipping. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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As new. McFarland & Company, 2020. First Printing. 415pp., index. 4to. Blue cloth covers with white titles on front cover and spine. As new unread hardcover.
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