Chess world championships : all the games, all with diagrams, 1834-1998 / James H. Gelo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gelo, James H., 1948-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Chess--Tournaments--History.

Chess.

Chess--Collections of games.

Chess--Tournaments.

History.

Physical Description:

xii, 838 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, 1999.

Summary:

This brand new edition contains every move (standard international algebraic notation) of every game played in world championship competition, including all "official" such titles since 1886 and all decisive matches by the worlds leading players for the 50 years prior to that date. A diagram of the critical or most interesting moment accompanies every game. All games are dated, with playing locations noted. All source material discrepancies have been researched and resolved. Charts or crosstables showing overall results precede each match or tournament. A lengthy bibliography and a detailed openings index complete the work.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 799-806) and indexes.

ISBN:

0786405902

OCLC:

41309539