H.E. Bird: A Chess Biography with 1,198 Games - Hardcover

Renette, Hans

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786475781 ISBN 13: 9780786475780

Publisher: McFarland & Company, 2016

Synopsis

No chess player of the 19th century had a longer, more varied career than Henry Edward Bird (1829-1908). After pursuing a civil career for years his love for chess prevailed. He belonged to the top level of British players for decades but he really shone at Simpson's Divan. Bird's accessibility, fierce attacking style and contempt for draws made him a people's favorite but his proud and touchy character led him into disputes with his colleagues. A very strong and widely known player, he fell into oblivion after his death.

This comprehensive first biography of Bird provides a detailed account of his personal life and a deeply researched coverage of his feats at the chess board. Almost 1,200 games are included, hundreds of them published here for the first time. Nearly 450 games--many of them thrilling all-out fights--are presented with a mix of contemporary and modern annotations.

About this title

About the Author

Historian Hans Renette is FIDE master in chess (with 2 IM norms). He lives in Bierbeek, Belgium.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786475781
• ISBN 13: 9780786475780
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 608