Steinitz In London

Author : Tim Harding
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-27
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781476669533

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Steinitz in London by Tim Harding Pdf

Drawing on new research, this 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 eventually drove him to immigrate to America. The final chapters cover his subsequent visits to England and the last three tournaments he played there.

Author : Frank Hoffmeister
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-11
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781476644561

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Chess Theory from Stamma to Steinitz, 1735-1894 by Frank Hoffmeister Pdf

Most chess biographies present the games of famous players--but not their writings. Filling that gap, this book begins with Syrian master and author of chess studies Philip Stamma, and finishes with the first world champion William Steinitz. The main novelties in opening, middlegame and endgame theory in the 160 year period are examined and biographical sketches put the contributions of more than 30 masters into context. The author presents many new insights--for example, regarding the origins of the Ponziani Opening, the Dutch Defense and the Petroff Defense. French star La Bourdonnais used other sources for almost every part of his Nouveau Traite. Morphy's analysis of the Philidor Defense was faulty and Anderssen's play included many positional ideas. Harrwitz and Neumann published modern treatises long before Steinitz came out with his Modern Chess Instructor. Many ending themes belong to less well-known authors, such as Cozio, Chapais, van Zuylen van Nyevelt, Sarratt, Kling and Horwitz, Berger and Salvio.

Author : Isaak Linder,Vladimir Linder
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-08
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781936490936

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Wilhelm Steinitz by Isaak Linder,Vladimir Linder Pdf

The World Chess Champion Series The first official world champion, Wilhelm Steinitz was a towering figure in the chess world in the last quarter of the 19th century. For nearly three decades, he never lost a serious match. His opening innovations have resonated for more than a century. For example, for those who do not wish to meet the Ruy Lopez with 3...a6, the Steinitz Defense, 3...d6, may still be one of the best ways to meet the “Spanish Torture.” In the early 1870s, he formulated a positional approach that served as the foundation of modern chess. And his pioneering work on chess theory has been a major, enduring influence since it was postulated. Moreover, if we think of his achievements as a writer, not just as a player, Steinitz was unique. Few authors before or since even come close. And none of his great successors could match his versatility and output. Isaak Linder is regarded as one of the preeminent chess historians of the modern era. He is the author of many books, including the widely acclaimed books in the World Chess Champions Series. Vladimir Linder is one of the best known sport journalists in Russia. He is also the co-author, with his father Isaak Linder, of many books, including the widely acclaimed books in the World Chess Champion Series.

Author : William Steinitz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HN5R8I

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The Games in the Steinitz-Lasker Championship Match with Copious Notes and Critical Remarks by Gunsberg, Hoffer, Lasker ... Steinitz ... by William Steinitz Pdf

Author : Craig Pritchett
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-17
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781781942567

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Steinitz: Move by Move by Craig Pritchett Pdf

Wilhelm Steinitz was the first undisputed World Chess Champion, and a true legend of the game. Steinitz played chess in precisely the same highly innovative, risk-taking, hard-hitting, yet thoroughly concrete way as any modern great. Allied to his near-nerveless will-to-win and attacking flair, his exceptional ability to evaluate positions, develop masterful plans and manoeuvre for advantage created numerous games of long-lasting, insightful brilliance. In this book, Craig Pritchett leads you through an unforgettable learning experience that builds on the extraordinary life and games of one of the greatest players in chess history, many of whose most profound discoveries remain at the very heart of the game in the 21st century. Move by Move provides an ideal platform to study chess. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to improve your chess skills and knowledge. Learn from the games of a chess legendImportant ideas absorbed by continued practiceUtilizes an ideal approach to chess study

Author : William Steinitz
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2002-08-27
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0786411937

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The Steinitz Papers by William Steinitz Pdf

Long known as one of the greatest chess masters of the nineteenth century, William Steinitz is recognized as the first world champion. More exactly (and thanks to the efforts of the author of this book) he has been officially acknowledged as the first American world chess champion. Luckily for chess scholars, many letters and postcards survive written by Steinitz and his associates, friends and foes. After years of research, numerous personal contacts with people on three continents, and unflagging efforts to acquire any and all known letters to and from Steinitz, the author here presents in their own words a remarkable account of Steinitz and his contemporaries in the chess world of over a century ago. Notable personalities that write or are written about include Lasker, Pillsbury, Zukertort, Bird, Blackburne, Janowski, Tschigorin and Winawer. Each original letter, postcard, scrapbook item, newspaper or chess magazine article or other writing (including three lengthily-negotiated match play agreements) is described along with details of location, ownership, and circumstances of discovery. It is then printed, nearly always in full, in English (many translated from their original German by Landsberger). The author provides a running commentary on the letters and documents, which are generally chronological in arrangement, putting them in context and remarking the significance of certain points made in them. A biographical dictionary at the back of the book offers information about all the many figures who received, sent, or were mentioned in the documents or letters. Some of the games accompanying some of the letters are annotated by modern grandmaster Andy Soltis (Steinitz’s annotations and insights also accompany some). Each game is illustrated. Facsimiles of some of the letters are provided.

Author : Wilhelm Steinitz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:697469912

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The International Chess Tournament London 1883 by Wilhelm Steinitz Pdf

Author : James Mason,W. H. K. Pollock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Chess
ISBN : WISC:89034874990

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The Games in the St. Petersburg Tournament 1895-96 by James Mason,W. H. K. Pollock Pdf

Author : William Steinitz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : Chess
ISBN : NYPL:33433082494232

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Chess Match Between Steinitz & Blackburne by William Steinitz Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Chess
ISBN : PRNC:32101076474400

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The British Chess Magazine by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tim Harding
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-12
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780786465682

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Eminent Victorian Chess Players by Tim Harding Pdf

This book portrays British chess life in the nineteenth century through biographical studies of ten players who shaped the modern game. From Captain Evans, inventor of the famous gambit, to Isidor Gunsberg, England's first challenger for the world championship, personal narratives are blended with game annotations to reassess players' achievements and character. The author has combined deep reading in primary sources with genealogical research to reveal new facts and correct previous misunderstandings. Major chapters on Howard Staunton and William Steinitz, in particular, highlight the tensions between Englishmen and immigrants, amateurs and professionals. The contrasting long careers of Henry Bird and Joseph Blackburne provide a thread of continuity. The lives of several other important figures in Victorian chess are also presented. More than 160 games (with diagrams), several annotated in detail, and 50 photographs and line drawings are included. Appendices provide career records for all ten; there are extensive notes, a bibliography and indexes.

Author : Tim Harding
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-03
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781476601434

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Eminent Victorian Chess Players by Tim Harding Pdf

This book portrays British chess life in the nineteenth century through biographical studies of ten players who shaped the modern game. From Captain Evans, inventor of the famous gambit, to Isidor Gunsberg, England's first challenger for the world championship, personal narratives are blended with game annotations to reassess players' achievements and character. The author has combined deep reading in primary sources with genealogical research to reveal new facts and correct previous misunderstandings. Major chapters on Howard Staunton and William Steinitz, in particular, highlight the tensions between Englishmen and immigrants, amateurs and professionals. The contrasting long careers of Henry Bird and Joseph Blackburne provide a thread of continuity. The lives of several other important figures in Victorian chess are also presented. More than 160 games (with diagrams), several annotated in detail, and 50 photographs and line drawings are included. Appendices provide career records for all ten; there are extensive notes, a bibliography and indexes.

Author : Wilhelm Steinitz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1889
Category : Chess
ISBN : UBBS:UBBS-00062845

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The Modern Chess Instructor by Wilhelm Steinitz Pdf

Author : Tony Cullen
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-04
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781476639246

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Chess Rivals of the 19th Century by Tony Cullen Pdf

Many historical chess books focus on individual 19th century masters and tournaments yet little is written covering the full scope of competitive chess through the era. This volume provides a comprehensive overview, with more than a third of the 300 annotated games analyzed by past masters and checked by powerful engines. Players such as Max Lange and Cochrane, known to the chess public only by the name given to a fierce attack or gambit, are brought to life. Fifty masters are each given their own chapter, with brief biographies, results and anecdotes and an endgame section for most chapters.

Author : John Henri Ellis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Chess
ISBN : NYPL:33433082494620

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Chess Sparks by John Henri Ellis Pdf