Items related to Chess Survivor: The Last of the Greats
Synopsis
In Chess Survivor - The Last of the Greats a chess legend shares his life story and annotates his best games. When FIDE introduced the grandmaster title in 1950, Andor Lilienthal was one of the 27 names on that original list. And when he died at age 99, he was the last survivor of that historic group. This inspired our title. Douglas Griffin translated Lilienthal's book from Russian and added 17 games to the 60 that Lilienthal annotated. Lilienthal met or played all the World Champions of the 20th century. In fact, that understates it - Lilienthal won a game against Lasker, whose reign began in the 19th century. And some 21st-century champions, such as Vladimir Kramnik, certainly met Lilienthal. One might say that Lilienthal was connected to three centuries of chess. Lilienthal's quality of play matched his longevity. Most famous is his win against Capablanca in 1935. Equally famous is the story that when Bobby Fischer saw Lilienthal in the audience during his 1992 return match against Spassky, Fischer immediately said: "Pawn e5 takes f6!" - a reference to that Capablanca game.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Andor Lilienthal (1911-2010) was a grandmaster and one of the giants of 20th-century chess.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Chess Survivor: The Last of the Greats
Stock Image
Chess Survivor : The Last of the Greats
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 49350980
Stock Image
Chess Survivor : The Last of the Greats
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 49350980-n
Stock Image
CHESS SURVIVOR THE LAST OF THE GREATS Format: Hardcover
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition. Seller Inventory # SS9781784831349
Stock Image
CHESS SURVIVOR THE LAST OF THE GREATS Format: Hardcover
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 9781784831349
Stock Image
Chess Survivor
Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9781784831349
Stock Image
Chess Survivor (Hardcover)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. In Chess Survivor - The Last of the Greats a chess legend shares his life story and annotates his best games. When FIDE introduced the grandmaster title in 1950, Andor Lilienthal was one of the 27 names on that original list. And when he died at age 99, he was the last survivor of that historic group. This inspired our title. Douglas Griffin translated Lilienthal's book from Russian and added 17 games to the 60 that Lilienthal annotated. Lilienthal met or played all the World Champions of the 20th century. In fact, that understates it - Lilienthal won a game against Lasker, whose reign began in the 19th century. And some 21st-century champions, such as Vladimir Kramnik, certainly met Lilienthal. One might say that Lilienthal was connected to three centuries of chess. Lilienthal's quality of play matched his longevity. Most famous is his win against Capablanca in 1935. Equally famous is the story that when Bobby Fischer saw Lilienthal in the audience during his 1992 return match against Spassky, Fischer immediately said: "Pawn e5 takes f6!" - a reference to that Capablanca game. In Chess Survivor - The Last of the Greats a chess legend shares his life story and annotates his best games. When FIDE introduced the grandmaster title in 1950, Andor Lilienthal was one of the 27 names on that original list. And when he died at age 99, he was the last survivor of that historic group. Most famous is his win against Capablanca in 1935, one of the 77 annotated games in this book. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781784831349
Seller Image
Chess Survivor
Published by
Quality Chess UK Ltd, GB, 2024
ISBN 10: 1784831344
ISBN 13: 9781784831349
New
Hardcover
Seller: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # LU-9781784831349
Seller Image
Chess Survivor (Hardback or Cased Book)
Published by
Quality Chess UK Ltd 11/15/2024, 2024
ISBN 10: 1784831344
ISBN 13: 9781784831349
New
Hardcover
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Chess Survivor. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9781784831349
Seller Image
Chess Survivor
Published by
Quality Chess UK Ltd, GB, 2024
ISBN 10: 1784831344
ISBN 13: 9781784831349
New
Hardcover
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # LU-9781784831349
Buy New
£ 35.52
Free Shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 7 available
Stock Image
Chess Survivor
Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: New. Special order direct from the distributor. Seller Inventory # ING9781784831349