Book about the best chess player of the nineteenth century analyzes his games and positions in depth, discusses other players of the period (Adolph Anderssen and Wilhelm Steinitz), Morphy's rare blunders and omissions, as well as selected endgames and openings. Diagrams.15 halftones.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 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. Seller Inventory # CIN0486435741VG
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 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. Seller Inventory # CIN0486435741VG
Seller: Blue Vase Books, Interlochen, MI, U.S.A.
Condition: good. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # BVV.0486435741.G
Seller: Sharehousegoods, Colgate, WI, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. This book has been examined carefully and the cover and pages are in very good condition. It is clean and tight inside.paperbackUsed - Very Good. Seller Inventory # MO-20-03-00162
Seller: Bookensteins, Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 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
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. illustrated edition. 368 pages. 8.25x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0486435741
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