Chess Results, 1941-1946: A Comprehensive Record with 810 Tournament Crosstables and 80 Match Scores, with Sources - Softcover

Di Felice, Gino

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786438193 ISBN 13: 9780786438198

Publisher: McFarland, 2008

Synopsis

This comprehensive chronological reference lists the results of men's chess competitions from all over the world. Individual and team matches, from the famous to the lesser known, are recorded. Entries note the location and, when available, the group that sponsored the event. First and last names of players are included whenever possible and are standardized for easy reference.

Compiled from contemporary sources such as newspapers, periodicals, tournament records and match books, this work contains 810 tournament crosstables and 80 match scores, with sources. It is indexed by events and players.

About this title

About the Author:

Gino Di Felice lives in Mosciano Sant'Angelo, Teramo, Italy. He works in an alimentary industry. He is also the author of Chess Results, 1947-1950 (2008), Chess Results, 1921-1930 (2006), Chess Results, 1901-1920 (2006) and Chess Results, 1747-1900 (2004).

Review:

"commendable comprehensive chronological reference work...these books are of major importance for chess history"--Quarterly for Chess History; "an important work that breaks new ground...an extremely well produced book...sturdily bound for years of use...indispensable. Highly recommended"--IM John Donaldson (JeremySilman.com); "indispensable"--Chess Horizons; "colossal...the ultimate achievement"--The Week In Chess; "monumental...invaluable"--The Washington Post; "layout is very clear...a good book for browsing and chess historians should welcome the completeness and standardisation of players' names"--Marsh Towers.

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0786438193
• ISBN 13: 9780786438198
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 376