search for books and compare prices. Get this from a library! For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Post by garykevinware » 23 June 2011, 6:47 am. $76.95. With kind permission of the author John Elburg (www.chessbooks.nl). For both the general enthusiast and the devotee of chess history, the book has more than 220 rare photos and 122 diagrams of chess positions. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. To see what your friends thought of this book, Escape the Present with These 24 Historical Romances. The whole book is filled with interesting curiosities as for example the story of the forgotten chess master Augustin Neumann (1879 - 1906) who once won the Coburg Hauptturnier from 1904, before Vidmar, Duras, Spielmann, Lange and Nimzowitsch. As did the three previous volumes (Chess Explorations, 1996, Kings, Commoners and Knaves, 1999, and A Chess Omnibus, 2003), the present anthology offers a wide variety of historical delvings, biographical narratives, authenticated quotations and forgotten games. James Mason, in his introduction to Social Chess (1900). Pleasant enough 'Chess facts and fables' is published by McFarland & Company and that means a beautifully printed chess book but for the fans of lovely chess books this work has to do with a soft but it is overloaded with great illustrations and that are over 220 photographs and 122 diagrams of chess positions! Less than two years later he died in hospital, at the age of 26. Chess has developed a large body of myth and folklore and sorting fact from fiction is not easy. Chess has its history, of course, and a long one, too; or rather several histories, each with its little fact and much fable, after the true manner of history in general. On page 270 there is an interesting read on Alekhine’s death of about 3 pages; The autopsy said of him that he suffered from arterio-sclerosis, chronic gastritis and duodenitis, that his heart weighed 350 grammes, that the perimeter of his skull was 540 millimetres, and so on ... . Above all, this book owes an immense debt to Richard Forster, whose generosity in sharing his expertise and time has gone far beyond what may legitimately be hoped for by any author. As with previous volumes in Winter's "Chess Notes" series - ChessExplorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003) - this All very impressive and the material is divided in to seven chapters: Positions,Games, Miscellaneous, Biography, Gaffes, Mysteries and Quotes. Chess facts and fables. The general index is good for 25 pages, the bibliography book list from nearly 11 pages! On page 270 there is an interesting read on Alekhine’s death of about 3 pages; The autopsy said of him that he suffered from arterio-sclerosis, chronic gastritis and duodenitis, that his heart weighed 350 grammes, that the perimeter of his skull was 540 millimetres, and so on ... . The whole book is filled with interesting curiosities as for example the story of the forgotten chess master Augustin Neumann (1879 - 1906) who once won the Coburg Hauptturnier from 1904, before Vidmar, Duras, Spielmann, Lange and Nimzowitsch. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. James Mason, in his introduction to Social Chess (1900). As with Edward Winter's previous volumes in his "Chess Notes" series--. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. matters on which the truth has yet to be established satisfactorily. matters on which the truth has yet to be established satisfactorily. Chess has developed a large body of myth and folklore and sorting fact from fiction is not easy. There are, certainly, some "scoops," but no less numerous are the "failures," i.e. This is the fourth volume in Edward Winter’s “Chess Notes” series, an immense work-in-progress that is devoted, broadly speaking, to chess history. Proof-reading assistance from Jonathan Manley has been greatly appreciated. The intention of the Chess Notes series, which began in 1982, is to sort out fact from fable and to present fresh, accurate material. Chess Facts and Fables. Read reviews from world’s largest community for readers. The general index is good for 25 pages, the bibliography book list from nearly 11 pages! Chess has its history, of course, and a long one, too; or rather several histories, each with its little fact and much fable, after the true manner of history in general. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. There are, certainly, some "scoops," but no less numerous are the "failures," i.e. Or the story about Mary Rudge who was once the leading lady player of the world. Or the story about Mary Rudge who was once the leading lady player of the world. 'Chess facts and fables' is an interesting follow up from Edward Winter’s previous works on chess research as 'Chess Explorations', 'Kings, Commoners and Knaves' and 'A Chess Omnibus'. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, http://www.johnrichards.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/horfield/MaryRudge.pdf), Chess International Titleholders, 1950 - 2016. All very impressive and the material is divided in to seven chapters: Positions,Games, Miscellaneous, Biography, Gaffes, Mysteries and Quotes. Someone said of her, ”She doesn’t seem to care much to win a game as to make her opponent lose it.”She risked nothing, she never indulged in fire works for the purpose of startling the gallery; if she got a pawn, she kept it and won, if she got a”grip” she kept it and won, if she got a winning position she kept it and won. Welcome back. Quantity . Conclusion: A fantastic written chess book! In this book, Edward Winter ("the world's greatest chess historian" in the words of U.S. scholar and master John Donaldson) delves deeply into chess lore to separate reality from myth. These pages feature a number of discoveries by readers, and warm thanks are expressed here to correspondents throughout the world who have contributed the fruits of their own researches. Wir sind für Sie da. There are no discussion topics on this book yet. There is a rich selection of forgotten games, and many contributions from the author's correspondents worldwide. Chess has developed a large body of myth and folklore and sorting fact from fiction is not easy. The work goes on. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Tel: (02501) 9288 320. Chess Facts And Fables. When she died the BCM issue of January 1920, page 13 accorded her only three lines. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Start by marking “Chess Facts and Fables” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Chess has developed such a large body of myth and folklore that sorting fact from fiction is not easy. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, http://www.johnrichards.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/horfield/MaryRudge.pdf), Great Chess Books of the 20th Century in English. As with previous volumes in Winter's "Chess Notes" series - ChessExplorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003) - this work (from a new publisher) features research into chess lore, corrections of popular misconceptions, notes on famous players, and authenticated quotations.
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