Chess Theory From Stamma To Steinitz 1735 1894
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Chess Theory from Stamma to Steinitz, 1735-1894
Most chess biographies present the games of famous players--but not their writings. Filling that gap, this book begins with Syrian master and author of chess studies Philip Stamma, and finishes with the first world champion William Steinitz. The main novelties in opening, middlegame and endgame theory in the 160 year period are examined and biographical sketches put the contributions of more than 30 masters into context. The author presents many new insights--for example, regarding the origins of the Ponziani Opening, the Dutch Defense and the Petroff Defense. French star La Bourdonnais used other sources for almost every part of his Nouveau Traite. Morphy's analysis of the Philidor Defense was faulty and Anderssen's play included many positional ideas. Harrwitz and Neumann published modern treatises long before Steinitz came out with his Modern Chess Instructor. Many ending themes belong to less well-known authors, such as Cozio, Chapais, van Zuylen van Nyevelt, Sarratt, Kling and Horwitz, Berger and Salvio.
Chess Theory from Stamma to Steinitz, 1735-1894
Most chess biographies present the games of famous players--but not their writings. Filling that gap, this book begins with Syrian master and author of chess studies Philip Stamma, and finishes with the first world champion William Steinitz. The main novelties in opening, middlegame and endgame theory in the 160 year period are examined and biographical sketches put the contributions of more than 30 masters into context. The author presents many new insights--for example, regarding the origins of the Ponziani Opening, the Dutch Defense and the Petroff Defense. French star La Bourdonnais used other sources for almost every part of his Nouveau Traite. Morphy's analysis of the Philidor Defense was faulty and Anderssen's play included many positional ideas. Harrwitz and Neumann published modern treatises long before Steinitz came out with his Modern Chess Instructor. Many ending themes belong to less well-known authors, such as Cozio, Chapais, van Zuylen van Nyevelt, Sarratt, Kling and Horwitz, Berger and Salvio.
The History of Professional Chess in Britain, 1774-2000
Author: Adrian Harvey
language: en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date: 2024-10-18
This is the first history of British chess to embrace the modern era, commencing with the earliest club established in Britain, in 1774 and going right through to 2000. Its principal focus is on those people who used the game to earn a living – professionals, such as Staunton and Short though also deals with prominent amateurs – for instance Thomas and Penrose. The book is interested in social attitudes towards chess, notably early struggles against moral disapproval, and its gradual ascent to become an accepted and popular recreation. Attention is paid to the evolution of various theoretical ideas, notably the ideas of Philidor and Steinitz. The major chess events in Britain are dealt with, the scores of games being provided (some with brief annotation) and tables of results. Amongst the events covered are matches such as de la Bourdonnais v McDonnell and tournaments such as London 1851 and 1883.