William Steinitz, Chess Champion: A Biography of the Bohemian Caesar - Hardcover

Landsberger, Kurt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0899507581 ISBN 13: 9780899507583

Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, 1992

Synopsis

Long known as one of the greatest chess masters of the nineteenth century, William Steinitz had a rich and elevated career and life, which can now be known as well. From Steinitzs own writings and the fruits of extensive first-time-ever research by the author, a fascinating portrayal emerges of the life and genius of a man widely known as the Bohemian Caesar quite apart from his chess dominance. Lengthy annotations for the 15 selected games are provided by modern grandmaster Andy Soltis, often augmented by Steinitzs own observations. Three additional games are also included. Each game is illustrated.

About this title

Review:

"very well researched...a significant contribution"--Inside Chess

About the Author:

Kurt Landsberger, born in Prague with the name Steinitz, is the champion's great-grandnephew. He divides his time between Verona, New Jersey and Delray Beach, Florida.

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0899507581
• ISBN 13: 9780899507583
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 539