Evans Larry Melvyn (12 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. 250 pages with diagrams and bibliography. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. Second printing. Imagine spending an evening or two at the master's elbow and asking questions to your heart's delight! That is what this book enables you to do. Larry Evans, who was U. S. National Champion at nineteen, has brought his seasoned judgment to bear on knotty problems posed in the course of his long career. By means of a question-and-answer format, progressing from simple to complex, the average player is led step by step to a clearer understanding of the game. Condition: Light edge wear else near fine.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 188+[4 ad] pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 1/4") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. (Lusis: 220) First published in 1959. This book, by an acknowledged chess genius, assumes that the student knows absolutely nothing about chess and leads him to the point where he can conduct an intelligent game. It is a complete, practical, modern presentation of the "royal" game. The visual approach, using 183 diagrams, enables anyone to learn at a glance. Larry Evans is a Grandmaster, the highest title that can be awarded by the International Chess Federation. All his knowledge and experience have gone into the creation of this work which not only provides a clear exposition of basic principals but also countless tips for the novice as well as the more advanced player. The questions of what to do, what not to do, and why are answered fully in text and diagrams. Much space is devoted to particularly knotty problems and exercises. Although no book can turn anyone into an expert by magic, this volume makes it possible for the student even if he is completely unfamiliar with chess to become a proficient player if he has the will to learn. Condition: Corners bumped with some light edge wear else a very good copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 128 pages with diagrams and index. Octavo (8" x 5") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. Evans on chess is all about chess. It is arranged under six headings: basic instruction, problem realm, chess lore, the rise of Fischer, games and events, tactical quiz. The content originated as a series of syndicated articles appearing in newspapers thought out the country. Condition: Corners bumped, edge wear, soiled hinges rubbed, stains at heal and head else a good copy.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 152 pages with diagrams. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. First edition. In this book the authors provide the student with an "unbeatable" system for the White pieces after 1 e4, 35 2 Nf3. They justify the qualifications "unbeatable" in both theory Game is based on the long successful history of these closely related debuts. In each case, White can always have the "draw in hand" while waiting for Black to make that White the better of it. Condition: Edge wear else better than very good.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 39 pages with photograph and diagrams. Octavo (8 3/4" x 6") bound in original publisher's stapled wrappers. (Lusis: 517) First edition. Giuoco Piano 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 1The opening is also known as the Italian Game, although that name is also used to describe all games starting with 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4, regardless of Black's third move. The Giuoco Piano was popular through the 19th century, but modern refinements in defensive play have led most chess masters towards openings like the Ruy Lopez that offer White greater chances for long-term initiative. Condition: Light edge wear, lightly soiled else a very good copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. xii+116 pages with diagrams, tables and index. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's brown cloth with brown lettering to spine and pictorial to cover. Games annotated by Larry Evans. (Betts: 25-233) First edition. The first of a series of strong year-end invitational tournaments sponsored in part by Lessing J. Rosenwald of Sears Roebuck Co. One goal was to provide young US masters strong competition at home, with the long-term aim of improving US performance in international events. The absence of any US team at the 1954 International Team Tournament in Amsterdam no doubt played a role in bringing this series about. The initial plan was to have the Rosenwald Trophy rotate each year until a player had won it three times. The fourth Rosenwald tournament would double as the US championship and would be Fischer's first entry into a US championship and also his first of his eight US championships. Rounds 1-5 were held at the Manhattan Chess Club 19-23 Dec 1954 and were directed by Hans Kmoch. Rounds 6-10 were held at the Marshall Chess Club 26 Dec 1954 - 2 Jan 1955 and were directed by Al Horowitz. Reuben Fine was originally invited, but declined. Robert Byrne was also invited, but decided against playing because of his graduate studies. James Sherwin, the US speed champion at the time, was selected as Byrne's replacement. Samuel Reshevsky Reshevsky dominated US championship tournaments from its inception in 1936 until Robert James Fischer took over in 1957, with Reshevsky winning every championship he entered, with the exception of the 1951 event, which was won by Evans. Reshevsky played on eight US Olympiad teams from 1937-1974, winning one individual bronze and one gold and one bronze team medal. With both Isaac Kashdan and Reuben Fine both retired from active play and Fischer yet to emerge as a force, Reshevsky was clearly the dominant player in US chess at the time. Larry Melvyn Evans Evans won the Marshall Chess Club championship at age 15, played in his first US championship at age 16, and his first Olympiad at 18. He would play for the US team in eight Olympiads from 1950-1976 second to Robert James Fischer for the candidate matches leading up to the 1972 World Championship match with Boris Spassky, but Lombardy replaced Evans for the Spassky match. Evans is best remembered for his columns and books. Arthur Bisguier won the US Championship in 1954. Bisguier would play for the US team in five Olympiads, but is known more for his results in major domestic tournaments than for international events. Donald Byrne Byrne won the 1953 US Open and played for the US team in three Olympiads, winning one individual silver and one individual bronze medal. Bryne would lose to a young Fischer in the so-called "Game of the Century" (D Byrne vs Fischer, 1956) in the third Rosenwald tournament. James T Sherwin -- Sherwin was NY state champion in 1951 and won the US speed championship several times. He would play in a number of US championships, usually finishing around third or fourth. George Mortimer Kramer -- Kramer played in a number of US championships and was a reserve for the US team at the 1950 Olympiad, winning an individual bronze medal. Reshevsky jumped out to a comfortable lead in the first half of the tournament with 4½-½. Evans and Sherwin were tied for second at 3-2. Despite losing to Bisguier in Round 8, Reshevsky was able to hold his lead and win the tournament by scoring 3-2 in the second half, as Evans was only able to gain a half point with 3½-1½. Sherwin lost every game in the second half, so faded from contention. Bisguier was able to finish third on the strength of an impressive 4½-½ in the second half. Condition: Some edge wear with a few bumped else very good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 155+[5 ad] pages with diagrams and index. Octavo (8 1/4" x 5 1/2") bound in light purple cloth with gilt lettering to spine in original pictorial jacket. First edition. Larry Melvyn Evans was an American chess player, author, and journalist who received the FIDE title of Grandmaster (GM) in 1957. He won or shared the U.S. Chess Championship five times and the U.S. Open Chess Championship four times. He wrote a long-running syndicated chess column and wrote or co-wrote more than twenty books on chess. Condition: Page ends dusty. Jacket Jacket with edge wear and closed tears, spine ends chipped, tear to back head hing, edges chipped else very good in about very good jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good ++. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. Chess Boards (illustrator). First Edition. 128 pages of chess problems. The index confirms, there are 14 of Evans own games - including one against a young Karpov in 1972. Read more about : Caro Kann Defense, Irving Chernev, Sylvia Miles, Endgame Studies, Staunton, World Open, Laskerizing, pitfalls, and masterpieces. There are chess boards illustrating positions, between these Evans is very chatty - for example on the introduction of chess clocks. Cond : Boards are red with white lettering on spine. End-papers are white. D.J. is olive green with black lettering. D.J. artwork suggests compartimentalized rooms. Volume has light wear, spine lightly sunned. Name stamp of p/o on ffep. Small tear in d.j. (now protected in mylar) at back . Else clean and crispy. Quote (p. 99) : " The field of 732 included 3 grandmasters, 2 international masters, 44 masters and 85 experts. Top-rated Walter Browne took first with 9-1, by virtue of winning from Herb Seidman in the last round when the latter refused a draw. Julio Kaplan posted ._._._. ." Size: Octavo.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 226 pages with diagrams, illustrations, pictures, photographs. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial stapled wrappers. Volume four in the short lived series, issued quarterly. Betts: 7-192. First edition. The short lived American Chess Quarterly was started as a forum for readers' views as well as a workshop for theoretical ideas. It was hoped to be the first chess magazine in the United States dedicated to the interest of the professional chess player. Although occasional issues were geared to the novice. While recognizing that the popularity of chess rested on a broad base, it was hoped that this would not be incompatible with the welfare of the talented few who had given their time to the game. It was started by Larry Evans with some financial assistance from Ken Smith. Contributing editors were, including Larry Evans, Bobby Fisher, Edward Lasker and Joseph Peckover. Condition: Some age toning to spines. A very good set.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 255-619 pages with diagrams, illustrations, pictures, photographs. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial wrappers. Volume two in the short lived series, issued quarterly. (Betts: 7-192) First edition. The short lived American Chess Quarterly was started as a forum for readers' views as well as a workshop for theoretical ideas. It was hoped to be the first chess magazine in the United States dedicated to the interest of the professional chess player. Although occasional issues were geared to the novice. While recognizing that the popularity of chess rested on a broad base, it was hoped that this would not be incompatible with the welfare of the talented few who had given their time to the game. It was started by Larry Evans with some financial assistance from Ken Smith. Contributing editors were, including Larry Evans, Bobby Fisher, Edward Lasker and Joseph Peckover. Condition: Some age toning to spines. Number 3 with closed tear to spine head else a very good set.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 354 pages with diagrams, illustrations, pictures, photographs. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's pictorial stapled wrappers. Volume three in the short lived series, issued quarterly. (Betts: 7-192) First edition. The short lived American Chess Quarterly was started as a forum for readers' views as well as a workshop for theoretical ideas. It was hoped to be the first chess magazine in the United States dedicated to the interest of the professional chess player. Although occasional issues were geared to the novice. While recognizing that the popularity of chess rested on a broad base, it was hoped that this would not be incompatible with the welfare of the talented few who had given their time to the game. It was started by Larry Evans with some financial assistance from Ken Smith. Contributing editors were, including Larry Evans, Bobby Fisher, Edward Lasker and Joseph Peckover. Condition: Some age toning to spines. Number 2 with split spine else a very good set.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 250 pages with diagrams, illustrations, pictures, photographs. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/2") issued in pictorial wrappers. Volume one in the short lived series, issued quarterly. (Betts: 7-192). First edition. The short lived American Chess Quarterly was started as a forum for readers' views as well as a workshop for theoretical ideas. It was hoped to be the first chess magazine in the United States dedicated to the interest of the professional chess player. Although occasional issues were geared to the novice. While recognizing that the popularity of chess rested on a broad base, it was hoped that this would not be incompatible with the welfare of the talented few who had given their time to the game. It was started by Larry Evans with some financial assistance from Ken Smith. Contributing editors were, including Evans, Bobby Fisher, Edward Lasker and Joseph Peckover. Volume one number three was in two parts which contained a special tournament issue Bled, Yugoslavia, where Fischer tied for second behind Tal. Condition: Some age toning to spines. A very good set.