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Condition
Like New: A book in excellent condition. Cover is shiny and undamaged, and the dust jacket is ...
Book Title
Chess Facts and Fables
Subject
Chess
ISBN
9780786423101

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-10
0786423102
ISBN-13
9780786423101
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46568570

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
395 Pages
Publication Name
Chess Facts and Fables
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Subject
Chess
Type
Textbook
Author
Edward Winter
Subject Area
Games & Activities
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
23.9 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2005-010591
Reviews
"fascinating...great read"-- Chess Life ; "the debt the chess world owes to Winter is vast"-- Chess ; "a welcome addition to many private chess libraries...chess illustrations and photographs from the 19th century are fairly hard to find and so their wealth in the Winter books is simply fascinating. Those who are fond of chess history should buy the book"-- Quarterly for Chess History ; "the reader will find a wealth of interesting positions, game scores, photographs, stories and observations that will fascinate any lover of the royal game and intrigue those with an interest in its history--especially those who like to get to the truth...the chess world owes [Winter] a big debt of thanks...strongly recommend"--IM John Donaldson ( JeremySilman.com ); "marvelous...fun to read"-- Winnipeg Free Press ; "the production values are high...meticulously documented. There is something in here to delight everyone who loves chess. Edward Winter has masterfully demonstrated once again that chess history does not have to be distorted to be 'fun'"-- Georgia Chess ; "a wonderful treasure trove...perfect for browsing"-- The Compulsive Reader., "fascinating...great read"-- Chess Life ; "the debt the chess world owes to Winter is vast"-- Chess ; "a welcome addition to many private chess libraries...chess illustrations and photographs from the 19th century are fairly hard to find and so their wealth in the Winter books is simply fascinating. Those who are fond of chess history should by the book"-- Quarterly for Chess History ; "the reader will find a wealth of interesting positions, game scores, photographs, stories and observations that will fascinate any lover of the royal game and intrigue those with an interest in its history--especially those who like to get to the truth...the chess world owes [Winter] a big debt of thanks...strongly recommend"--IM John Donaldson ( JeremySilman.com ); "marvelous...fun to read"-- Winnipeg Free Press ; "the production values are high...meticulously documented. There is something in here to delight everyone who loves chess. Edward Winter has masterfully demonstrated once again that chess history does not have to be distorted to be 'fun'"-- Georgia Chess ; "a wonderful treasure trove...perfect for browsing"-- The Compulsive Reader., "fascinating...great read"-- Chess Life "the debt the chess world owes to Winter is vast"-- Chess "a welcome addition to many private chess libraries...chess illustrations and photographs from the 19th century are fairly hard to find and so their wealth in the Winter books is simply fascinating. Those who are fond of chess history should buy the book"-- Quarterly for Chess History "the reader will find a wealth of interesting positions, game scores, photographs, stories and observations that will fascinate any lover of the royal game and intrigue those with an interest in its history--especially those who like to get to the truth...the chess world owes [Winter] a big debt of thanks...strongly recommend"--IM John Donaldson ( JeremySilman.com )"marvelous...fun to read"-- Winnipeg Free Press "the production values are high...meticulously documented. There is something in here to delight everyone who loves chess. Edward Winter has masterfully demonstrated once again that chess history does not have to be distorted to be 'fun'"-- Georgia Chess "a wonderful treasure trove...perfect for browsing"-- The Compulsive Reader.
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
794.1/5
Table Of Content
Table of Contents Preface References I. Positions II. Games III. Miscellaneous IV. Biography V. Gaffes VI. Mysteries VII. Quotes Afterword Book List Index of Games and Positions Index of Openings Index of Illustrations General Index
Synopsis
Chess has developed such a large body of myth and folklore that sorting fact from fiction is not easy. As with Edward Winter's previous volumes in his Chess Notes series-- Chess Explorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003)--this work (the first from McFarland) features in-depth research into chess lore, corrections of popular misconceptions, biographical notes on famous players, and authenticated quotations. There is a rich selection of forgotten games, and many items include contributions from the author's correspondents worldwide. Written for the general chess enthusiast and the devotee of chess history, the book is illustrated with 219 rare photographs and 210 diagrams of chess positions. The book concludes with a comprehensive bibliography and indexes of players, games and openings, illustrations, and general subjects., Features research into chess lore, corrections of popular misconceptions, biographical notes on famous players, and authenticated quotations. Written for a chess enthusiast and a devotee of chess history, this book is illustrated with more than 220 photographs and 122 diagrams of chess positions and contains a rich selection of forgotten games., Chess has developed such a large body of myth and folklore that sorting fact from fiction is not easy. As with Edward Winter's previous volumes in his "Chess Notes" series-- Chess Explorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003)--this work (the first from McFarland) features in-depth research into chess lore, corrections of popular misconceptions, biographical notes on famous players, and authenticated quotations. There is a rich selection of forgotten games, and many items include contributions from the author's correspondents worldwide. Written for the general chess enthusiast and the devotee of chess history, the book is illustrated with 219 rare photographs and 210 diagrams of chess positions. The book concludes with a comprehensive bibliography and indexes of players, games and openings, illustrations, and general subjects.
LC Classification Number
GV1452.W49 2005

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