1995 WILLIAM STEINITZ, by K. Landsberger HARDBACK McFarland - Listing # 26747

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"WILLIAM STEINITZ, CHESS CHAMPION"

By Kurt Landsberger (1995)

McFarland 1st Hardback Edition

2nd printing with corrections SOLD OUT

Landsberger, Kurt: "William Steinitz, Chess Champion". A Biography of the Bohemian Caesar. By Kurt Landsberger. Games selected and annotated by Grandmaster Andy Soltis. Chess consultant Ken Whyld.

Jefferson, McFarland, 1995. Original hardback edition, 2nd printing, with corrections (1st printing in 1993). XX (including Half Title page and Title page, and the last 3 unnumbered) + 487 pages + 32 unnumbered pages on coated paper, between pages 170-171, containing 46 photos & facsimiles. 23,5 x 15,7 cm. In English.

Excellent: Minimal flaws, only 2 noteworthy: tiny flaw in the upper outer corner of the front cover, and an almost negligible shade of pink on the outer side edge of the pages, affecting only a small number of pages. Otherwise, excellent condition, almost new.

McFarland:

"Long known as one of the greatest chess masters of the nineteenth century, William Steinitz had a rich and elevated career and life, which can now be known as well. From Steinitz’s own writings and the fruits of extensive first-time-ever research by the author, a fascinating portrayal emerges of the life and genius of a man widely known as the “Bohemian Caesar” quite apart from his chess dominance.

Lengthy annotations for the 15 selected games are provided by modern grandmaster Andy Soltis, often augmented by Steinitz’s own observations. Three additional games are also included. Each game is illustrated.

About the Author:

Kurt Landsberger, born in Prague with the name Steinitz, is the champion’s great-grandnephew. He divides his time between Verona, New Jersey and Delray Beach, Florida.

Table of Contents:

List of illustrations.     ix

An opinion about this book. (Ken Whyld)     xi

Preface.     xiii

1836–1862.

“At the chessboard, I am Epstein.” 1

1862–1872.

“I was always better than you.” 25

1872–1882.

“Inky ruffians.” 63

1882–1887.

“He evidently has an extraordinary good memory, for he always makes the same mistakes.” 127

Between pages 170 and 171 are 32 plates containing 46 photographs and facsimiles

1887–1888.

“Contempt without silence.” 171

1888–1892.

“The old master of a young school and a young master of the old school.” 209

1892–1897

“The romantic surprise aroused me as never before.” 285

1897–1900

“The drummer’s tatoo was so continuous and so macabre.” 357

Tournaments and matches. (Ken Whyld) 405

William, the conqueror. (Andy Soltis) 409

The theory of Steinitz. (David Hooper) 465

Bibliography. 471

Index. 477"

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Item weight 886g

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