Steinitz in London: A Chess Biography with 623 Games
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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...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1476691428
ISBN13:9781476691428
Release Date:January 2023
Publisher:McFarland & Company
Length:421 Pages
Dimensions:0.8" x 8.5" x 11.0"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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