| Paul Morphy and the Evolution of Chess Theory Contributor(s): Shibut, Macon (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486435741 ISBN-13: 9780486435749 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2004 Annotation: Book about the best chess player of the nineteenth century analyzes his games and positions in depth, discusses other players of the period (Adolph Anderssen and Wilhelm Steinitz), Morphy's rare blunders and omissions, as well as selected endgames and openings. Diagrams.15 halftones. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Chess - Games & Activities | Puzzles |
| Dewey: 794.159 |
| LCCN: 2003070112 |
| Series: Dover Books on Chess |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 5.4" W x 8.46" (0.87 lbs) 359 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book about the best chess player of the 19th century analyzes Paul Morphy's games and positions in depth to get to the essence of his style. Chapters discuss other players of the period (Adolph Anderssen and Wilhelm Steinitz), Morphy's rare blunders and omissions, as well as selected endgames and openings. Also included are a 27-page essay on Morphy by Steinitz and a series of letters between Alexander Alekhine and Eugene Znosko-Borovsky debating Morphy's chess style. With large, clear diagrams, "this book should take its place among first-rank historical chess works." -- USA Today Sports Network. 15 halftones. |