Max Euwe: The Biography

Munninghoff, Alexander

ISBN 10: 9056910795 / ISBN 13: 9789056910792

Published by New In Chess, Alkmaar, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Max Euwe: The Biography
• Publisher: New In Chess, Alkmaar
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9056910795
• ISBN 13: 9789056910792
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Alexander M nninghoff tells the unforgettable tale of the fifth World Chess Champion. Filling a gap in the literature of chess, he shows that Euwes world title was the result of his iron will, his methodical drive and his energetic handling of all aspects of the game. By bringing his world title under the aegis of the world chess federation FIDE, Euwe profoundly changed the history of chess, and it was Euwes diplomatic determination as President of FIDE that saved the Match of the Century in 1972 between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky. This gripping story is illuminated by numerous photos and fifty games with the original annotations by Max Euwe.

Synopsis

"I am certain of victory over Euwe" were the words of World Champion Alexander Alekhine when he was challenged by Max Euwe in 1935. The Dutchman's win came as a shock, not only to Alekhine, but to the whole of the chess playing world.This compelling biography shows how Euwe became the World Champion through a combination of his iron will, fierce determination, methodical thinking, and his energetic love for all aspects of the game. It also examines how Euwe changed the face of chess forever by bringing his world title under the aegis of the world chess federation FIDE.A fascinating biography of a man who changed the way the world sees chess, this superb volume is illuminated by numerous photographs and fifty games with Euwe's original annotations.