Selection of Games at Chess
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New

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- Title
- Selection of Games at Chess
- Author
- Alexander M'donnell
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1527787869
- ISBN 13
- 9781527787865
- Item weight
- 472 grams
Glimpse the drama of historic chess battles, with odds and bold ideas from a famed master.
This collection presents actual games played in London, featuring notable matches and the up-close study of strategic ideas from the early 19th century. It focuses on games where the player known as Mr. McDonnell gave odds in the rook, the knight, or pawns, offering readers a window into how generous handicaps shaped the play and its judgments. The text also covers the broader context of his battles with the era’s leading rivals, including detailed records of matchups and openings that shaped the era’s chess discourse.
Inside you will find clear move-by-move records, commentary on the choices made, and notes on the results. The edition presents the games in sequence, with sections devoted to different kinds of odds and to long-running matchups that drew public attention in its day. The material is structured to appeal to readers who enjoy both historical chess history and practical study from classic games.
- Games where the rook is given as an odds concession, showing how the handicap alters flow and decision-making.
- Matches that pit McDonnell against strong contemporaries, with emphasis on opening ideas and tactical themes.
- Move-by-move play that readers can study to understand how early masters navigated complex positions.
- Editorial framing that situates the games in their historical context and notes on players’ approaches.
Ideal for readers of classic chess history and anyone curious about how odds influenced real games in a pivotal era.
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