Paul Morphy and the Evolution of Chess Theory (Dover Chess)

Shibut, Macon

ISBN 10: 0486435741 / ISBN 13: 9780486435749

Published by Dover Publications, 2004

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One small chip at the front top edge and at the bottom edge. Book pages are clean with no marks. Bookseller Inventory BS/BS10486 01/2021.

Seller Inventory # 010486

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Paul Morphy and the Evolution of Chess Theory (Dover Chess)
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486435741
• ISBN 13: 9780486435749
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This book about the best chess player of the 19th century analyzes Paul Morphy's games and positions in depth to get to the essence of his style. Chapters discuss other players of the period (Adolph Anderssen and Wilhelm Steinitz), Morphy's rare blunders and omissions, as well as selected endgames and openings. Also included are a 27-page essay on Morphy by Steinitz and a series of letters between Alexander Alekhine and Eugene Znosko-Borovsky debating Morphy's chess style. With large, clear diagrams, "this book should take its place among first-rank historical chess works." — USA Today Sports Network. 15 halftones.