The Chess Tournament - London 1851 - Brossura

Staunton, Howard

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1843820897 ISBN 13: 9781843820895

Casa editrice: Hardinge Simpole Ltd, 2003

Riassunto

Howard Staunton, the organiser of London 1851 and writer of the book, was the epitome of mid-Victorian versatility and self confidence. By defeating the leading French and German masters such as St Amant, Horwitz and Harrwitz in gruelling set matches, Staunton had established himself as the champion. Now, by organising the first ever International Chess Tournament, Staunton hoped to display chess in its true colours, amongst the imperial splendour of the 1851 Great Exhibition in Queen Victoria's London. Although Staunton did not win the tournament, this honour falling to the German master Adolph Anderssen, this record of the inaugural international chess gathering provides a fitting monument to Staunton's prowess and love of the game.

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• Editore: Hardinge Simpole Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1843820897
• ISBN 13: 9781843820895
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 484