1997 THE UNITED STATES CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP HARDBACK McFarland - Listing # 26827

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"THE UNITED STATES CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP,

1845-1996"

By Andy Soltis & Gene H. McCormick (1997)

McFarland 2nd Hardback Edition. SOLD OUT

Soltis, Andy & McCormick, Gene H.: "The United States Chess Championship, 1845-1996". Second Edition.

Jefferson, McFarland, 1997. Original hardback edition. V (including Half Title page and Title page) + 233 pages + 8 unnumbered pages on coated paper, between pages 66-67, containing 16 photographs. 26,1 x 18,4 cm. In English.

As new: Virtually as new condition.

McFarland:

"This thoroughly updated and revised edition of the highly acclaimed 1986 reference work provides a definitive history of all championship events in the United States through August, 1996. Both the games and the occasions are covered in depth, including biographical details, descriptive settings, anecdotes, tournament drama, unusual games, and grandmaster analysis.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

One 1845: A Champion Is Crowned 3

Two 1857: Paul Morphy 10

Three 1871–1889: The King Is a Captain 20

Four 1891–1906: The Years of Confusion 27

Five 1907–1936: The Champion Who Enjoyed It 37

Six The Reshevsky Years (1936–1942) 45

Seven The Post-War Years (1944–1954) 67

Eight The Fischer Era (1957–1969) 91

Nine Primus Inter Pares (1972–1979) 127

Ten The Russians Are Coming! (1980–1985) 157

Eleven Champions Galore (1986–1991) 180

Twelve The Talent Wheel (1992–1996) 201

U.S. Championship Summary 223

Individual Records 225

Openings Index 227

ECO Openings Index 228

General Index 229"

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Item weight 672g

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Listing Format:	Auction
Current price :	€55,00
Starting bid:	€30,00
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# of bids:	3
Closes:	Auction is closed
Location:	Spain
Started:	2021-04-04 13:55:46
Ended:	2021-04-25 21:22:00
Seller:	victorneus (885)
High Bidder(s):	Rain Man (1141)
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