Chess Lists, 2d ed.
2nd Edition
Published on 15. July 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
257 pages
978-0-7864-1296-9 (ISBN)
Description
The best, the worst, the shortest, the oddest, the longest, the most deceitful, the most memorable, the most brilliant, the dumbest--of players, games, matches, tournaments, books, ideas, etc. The lists are replete with background detail and exact facts--this second edition of Soltis's classic 1984 book is altogether an essential part of any chess collection and a browser's delight. The new edition contains 25 percent more lists, games, diagrams and annotations. The majority of lists from the first edition have been updated or expanded--or both.
Reviews / Votes
"just the right combination of fascination and brio"-Chess Life; "a real browser's delight"-San Francisco Chronicle; "arguably the best chess writer on the American scene...opulent"-Washington Times; "a wonderfully readable book...fascinating"-Boston Herald; "enjoyable"-British Chess Magazine; "provides much fascination, amusement, and food for thought...stimulating company"-Chessopolis; "extraordinary...hundreds of curious chess facts...highly readable...fantastic collection"-Chess Mail; "updated...expanded...fun to browse through...should not be missing from any chess library"-The Washington Post; "lists are complete with background detail"-Chess Horizons; "presents us with truth and entertainment...buy this book"-Correspondence Chess News; "noted author and chess master Andy Soltis delivers the best, the worst, the shortest, the longest, the oddest, the most brilliant, and the most memorable games, books, and matches in chess history...lots of great info...highly-recommended"-The Charleston Daily News.More details
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
diagrams, indexes
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
492 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-1296-9 (9780786412969)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Person
Grandmaster Andrew Soltis, nine times champion of the Marshall Chess Club, New York Post editor and Chess Life columnist, is the author of dozens of chess books. He lives in New York City.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface
1 How We Play the Game
2 The Best (and Some Worst)
3 Masters at Play
4 Fakes, Myths and Real Jobs
5 Life, Death and the World Championship
6 The Great, the Most and the Tragic
7 Openings and Endings and What's in Between
8 Last Words
Index of Openings (Descriptive)
Index of Openings (ECO)
General Index
Preface
1 How We Play the Game
2 The Best (and Some Worst)
3 Masters at Play
4 Fakes, Myths and Real Jobs
5 Life, Death and the World Championship
6 The Great, the Most and the Tragic
7 Openings and Endings and What's in Between
8 Last Words
Index of Openings (Descriptive)
Index of Openings (ECO)
General Index