Detailing the history of British and Irish correspondence chess, this book traces the development of postal chess, and includes the effects of game-changing technologies such as telegraphs, telephone and fax.
Detailing the history of British and Irish correspondence chess, this book traces the development of postal chess, and includes the effects of game-ch...
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...
This book portrays British chess life in the nineteenth century through biographical studies of ten players who shaped the modern game. From Captain E...
The growing popularity of chess in Victorian Britain was reflected in an increasingly competitive market of books and periodicals aimed at players from beginner to expert. This book combines new information about the early history of the game with advice for researchers into chess history and traces the further development of chess literature well into the 20th century.
The growing popularity of chess in Victorian Britain was reflected in an increasingly competitive market of books and periodicals aimed at players fro...
