The work goes on. Chess has its history, of course, and a long one, too; or rather several histories, each with its little fact and much fable, after the true man­ner of history in general. As did the three previous volumes (Chess Explorations, 1996, Kings, Commoners and Knaves, 1999, and A Chess Omnibus, 2003), the present anthology offers a wide variety of historical delvings, biographical narratives, authenticated quotations and forgotten games. Pleasant enough 'Chess facts and fables' is published by McFarland & Company and that means a beautifully printed chess book but for the fans of lovely chess books this work has to do with a soft but it is overloaded with great illustrations and that are over 220 photographs and 122 diagrams of chess positions! For both the general enthusiast and the devotee of chess history, the book has more than 220 rare photos and 122 diagrams of chess positions. I have already had a number of examples of using problems contained in the writings of chess historian, Edward Winter. All very impressive and the material is divided in to seven chapters: Positions,Games, Miscellaneous, Biography, Gaffes, Mysteries and Quotes. Above all, this book owes an immense debt to Richard Forster, whose generosity in sharing his expertise and time has gone far beyond what may legitimately be hoped for by any author. As with previous volumes in Winter's "Chess Notes" series - ChessExplorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003) - this work (from a new publisher) features research into chess lore, corrections of popular misconceptions, notes on famous players, and authenticated quotations. On page 270 there is an interesting read on Alekhine’s death of about 3 pages; The autopsy said of him that he suffered from arterio-sclerosis, chronic gastritis and duodenitis, that his heart weighed 350 grammes, that the perimeter of his skull was 540 millimetres, and so on ... . When she died the BCM issue of January 1920, page 13 accorded her only three lines. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published 'Chess facts and fables' is an interesting follow up from Edward Winter’s previous works on chess research as 'Chess Explorations', 'Kings, Commoners and Knaves' and 'A Chess Omnibus'. For all readers who are interested in Mary Rudge, Tim Harding wrote an interesting article in ChessMail issue 6/2005 on the correspondence career of Mary Rudge and there is even a very interesting internet article on her from John Richards ( http://www.johnrichards.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/horfield/MaryRudge.pdf) Her play was marked throughout by care, exactitude and patience. The intention of the Chess Notes series, which began in 1982, is to sort out fact from fable and to present fresh, accurate material.

Someone said of her, ”She doesn’t seem to care much to win a game as to make her opponent lose it.”She risked nothing, she never indulged in fire works for the purpose of startling the gallery; if she got a pawn, she kept it and won, if she got a”grip” she kept it and won, if she got a winning position she kept it and won.
For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Above all, this book owes an immense debt to Richard Forster, whose generosity in sharing his expertise and time has gone far beyond what may legitimately be hoped for by any author. As with previous volumes in Winter's "Chess Notes" series - ChessExplorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003) - this work (from a new publisher) features research into chess lore, corrections of popular misconceptions, notes on famous players, and authenticated quotations. Get this from a library! $76.95. November 21st 2005 Chess Facts and Fables By Edward Winter McFarland & Company October 2005, 395 pages, ISBN-10: 0786423102.

The general index is good for 25 pages, the bibliography book list from nearly 11 pages! Fact and fable are commonly intermingled, and chess historians have a hard time disentangling them, for the game's literature is particularly blighted by untrustworthy assertions, rickety anecdotes and dubious quotes. The intention of the Chess Notes series, which began in 1982, is to sort out fact from fable and to present fresh, accurate material. Wir beraten Sie gern! The work goes on. Chess has developed a large body of myth and folklore and sorting fact from fiction is not easy. Conclusion: A fantastic written chess book! For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Post by garykevinware » 23 June 2011, 6:47 am. For both the general enthusiast and the devotee of chess history, the book has more than 220 rare photos and 122 diagrams of chess positions. Proof-reading assistance from Jonathan Manley has been greatly appreciated. When she died the BCM issue of January 1920, page 13 accorded her only three lines. All very impressive and the material is divided in to seven chapters: Positions,Games, Miscellaneous, Biography, Gaffes, Mysteries and Quotes. With kind permission of the author John Elburg (www.chessbooks.nl).
As with previous volumes in Winter's "Chess Notes" series - ChessExplorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003) - this Pleasant enough 'Chess facts and fables' is published by McFarland & Company and that means a beautifully printed chess book but for the fans of lovely chess books this work has to do with a soft but it is overloaded with great illustrations and that are over 220 photographs and 122 diagrams of chess positions! As did the three previous volumes (Chess Explorations, 1996, Kings, Commoners and Knaves, 1999, and A Chess Omnibus, 2003), the present anthology offers a wide variety of historical delvings, biographical narratives, authenticated quotations and forgotten games. There is a rich selection of forgotten games, and many contributions from the author's correspondents worldwide. Words in title. Fact and fable are commonly intermingled, and chess historians have a hard time disentangling them, for the game's literature is particularly blighted by untrustworthy assertions, rickety anecdotes and dubious quotes. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Chess has developed such a large body of myth and folklore that sorting fact from fiction is not easy. Readers are cordially invited to inform the publisher of any factual errors that they detect, these being the responsibility of the author alone. Anfahrt und Öffnungszeiten Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, http://www.johnrichards.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/horfield/MaryRudge.pdf), Great Chess Books of the 20th Century in English. There are, certainly, some "scoops," but no less numerous are the "failures," i.e. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Wir sind für Sie da. Chess has developed a large body of myth and folklore and sorting fact from fiction is not easy.
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The work goes on. Chess has its history, of course, and a long one, too; or rather several histories, each with its little fact and much fable, after the true man­ner of history in general. As did the three previous volumes (Chess Explorations, 1996, Kings, Commoners and Knaves, 1999, and A Chess Omnibus, 2003), the present anthology offers a wide variety of historical delvings, biographical narratives, authenticated quotations and forgotten games. Pleasant enough 'Chess facts and fables' is published by McFarland & Company and that means a beautifully printed chess book but for the fans of lovely chess books this work has to do with a soft but it is overloaded with great illustrations and that are over 220 photographs and 122 diagrams of chess positions! For both the general enthusiast and the devotee of chess history, the book has more than 220 rare photos and 122 diagrams of chess positions. I have already had a number of examples of using problems contained in the writings of chess historian, Edward Winter. All very impressive and the material is divided in to seven chapters: Positions,Games, Miscellaneous, Biography, Gaffes, Mysteries and Quotes. Above all, this book owes an immense debt to Richard Forster, whose generosity in sharing his expertise and time has gone far beyond what may legitimately be hoped for by any author. As with previous volumes in Winter's "Chess Notes" series - ChessExplorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003) - this work (from a new publisher) features research into chess lore, corrections of popular misconceptions, notes on famous players, and authenticated quotations. On page 270 there is an interesting read on Alekhine’s death of about 3 pages; The autopsy said of him that he suffered from arterio-sclerosis, chronic gastritis and duodenitis, that his heart weighed 350 grammes, that the perimeter of his skull was 540 millimetres, and so on ... . When she died the BCM issue of January 1920, page 13 accorded her only three lines. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published 'Chess facts and fables' is an interesting follow up from Edward Winter’s previous works on chess research as 'Chess Explorations', 'Kings, Commoners and Knaves' and 'A Chess Omnibus'. For all readers who are interested in Mary Rudge, Tim Harding wrote an interesting article in ChessMail issue 6/2005 on the correspondence career of Mary Rudge and there is even a very interesting internet article on her from John Richards ( http://www.johnrichards.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/horfield/MaryRudge.pdf) Her play was marked throughout by care, exactitude and patience. The intention of the Chess Notes series, which began in 1982, is to sort out fact from fable and to present fresh, accurate material.

Someone said of her, ”She doesn’t seem to care much to win a game as to make her opponent lose it.”She risked nothing, she never indulged in fire works for the purpose of startling the gallery; if she got a pawn, she kept it and won, if she got a”grip” she kept it and won, if she got a winning position she kept it and won.
For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Above all, this book owes an immense debt to Richard Forster, whose generosity in sharing his expertise and time has gone far beyond what may legitimately be hoped for by any author. As with previous volumes in Winter's "Chess Notes" series - ChessExplorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003) - this work (from a new publisher) features research into chess lore, corrections of popular misconceptions, notes on famous players, and authenticated quotations. Get this from a library! $76.95. November 21st 2005 Chess Facts and Fables By Edward Winter McFarland & Company October 2005, 395 pages, ISBN-10: 0786423102.

The general index is good for 25 pages, the bibliography book list from nearly 11 pages! Fact and fable are commonly intermingled, and chess historians have a hard time disentangling them, for the game's literature is particularly blighted by untrustworthy assertions, rickety anecdotes and dubious quotes. The intention of the Chess Notes series, which began in 1982, is to sort out fact from fable and to present fresh, accurate material. Wir beraten Sie gern! The work goes on. Chess has developed a large body of myth and folklore and sorting fact from fiction is not easy. Conclusion: A fantastic written chess book! For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Post by garykevinware » 23 June 2011, 6:47 am. For both the general enthusiast and the devotee of chess history, the book has more than 220 rare photos and 122 diagrams of chess positions. Proof-reading assistance from Jonathan Manley has been greatly appreciated. When she died the BCM issue of January 1920, page 13 accorded her only three lines. All very impressive and the material is divided in to seven chapters: Positions,Games, Miscellaneous, Biography, Gaffes, Mysteries and Quotes. With kind permission of the author John Elburg (www.chessbooks.nl).
As with previous volumes in Winter's "Chess Notes" series - ChessExplorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003) - this Pleasant enough 'Chess facts and fables' is published by McFarland & Company and that means a beautifully printed chess book but for the fans of lovely chess books this work has to do with a soft but it is overloaded with great illustrations and that are over 220 photographs and 122 diagrams of chess positions! As did the three previous volumes (Chess Explorations, 1996, Kings, Commoners and Knaves, 1999, and A Chess Omnibus, 2003), the present anthology offers a wide variety of historical delvings, biographical narratives, authenticated quotations and forgotten games. There is a rich selection of forgotten games, and many contributions from the author's correspondents worldwide. Words in title. Fact and fable are commonly intermingled, and chess historians have a hard time disentangling them, for the game's literature is particularly blighted by untrustworthy assertions, rickety anecdotes and dubious quotes. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Chess has developed such a large body of myth and folklore that sorting fact from fiction is not easy. Readers are cordially invited to inform the publisher of any factual errors that they detect, these being the responsibility of the author alone. Anfahrt und Öffnungszeiten Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, http://www.johnrichards.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/horfield/MaryRudge.pdf), Great Chess Books of the 20th Century in English. There are, certainly, some "scoops," but no less numerous are the "failures," i.e. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Wir sind für Sie da. Chess has developed a large body of myth and folklore and sorting fact from fiction is not easy.
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The work goes on. Chess has its history, of course, and a long one, too; or rather several histories, each with its little fact and much fable, after the true man­ner of history in general. As did the three previous volumes (Chess Explorations, 1996, Kings, Commoners and Knaves, 1999, and A Chess Omnibus, 2003), the present anthology offers a wide variety of historical delvings, biographical narratives, authenticated quotations and forgotten games. Pleasant enough 'Chess facts and fables' is published by McFarland & Company and that means a beautifully printed chess book but for the fans of lovely chess books this work has to do with a soft but it is overloaded with great illustrations and that are over 220 photographs and 122 diagrams of chess positions! For both the general enthusiast and the devotee of chess history, the book has more than 220 rare photos and 122 diagrams of chess positions. I have already had a number of examples of using problems contained in the writings of chess historian, Edward Winter. All very impressive and the material is divided in to seven chapters: Positions,Games, Miscellaneous, Biography, Gaffes, Mysteries and Quotes. Above all, this book owes an immense debt to Richard Forster, whose generosity in sharing his expertise and time has gone far beyond what may legitimately be hoped for by any author. As with previous volumes in Winter's "Chess Notes" series - ChessExplorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003) - this work (from a new publisher) features research into chess lore, corrections of popular misconceptions, notes on famous players, and authenticated quotations. On page 270 there is an interesting read on Alekhine’s death of about 3 pages; The autopsy said of him that he suffered from arterio-sclerosis, chronic gastritis and duodenitis, that his heart weighed 350 grammes, that the perimeter of his skull was 540 millimetres, and so on ... . When she died the BCM issue of January 1920, page 13 accorded her only three lines. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published 'Chess facts and fables' is an interesting follow up from Edward Winter’s previous works on chess research as 'Chess Explorations', 'Kings, Commoners and Knaves' and 'A Chess Omnibus'. For all readers who are interested in Mary Rudge, Tim Harding wrote an interesting article in ChessMail issue 6/2005 on the correspondence career of Mary Rudge and there is even a very interesting internet article on her from John Richards ( http://www.johnrichards.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/horfield/MaryRudge.pdf) Her play was marked throughout by care, exactitude and patience. The intention of the Chess Notes series, which began in 1982, is to sort out fact from fable and to present fresh, accurate material.

Someone said of her, ”She doesn’t seem to care much to win a game as to make her opponent lose it.”She risked nothing, she never indulged in fire works for the purpose of startling the gallery; if she got a pawn, she kept it and won, if she got a”grip” she kept it and won, if she got a winning position she kept it and won.
For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Above all, this book owes an immense debt to Richard Forster, whose generosity in sharing his expertise and time has gone far beyond what may legitimately be hoped for by any author. As with previous volumes in Winter's "Chess Notes" series - ChessExplorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003) - this work (from a new publisher) features research into chess lore, corrections of popular misconceptions, notes on famous players, and authenticated quotations. Get this from a library! $76.95. November 21st 2005 Chess Facts and Fables By Edward Winter McFarland & Company October 2005, 395 pages, ISBN-10: 0786423102.

The general index is good for 25 pages, the bibliography book list from nearly 11 pages! Fact and fable are commonly intermingled, and chess historians have a hard time disentangling them, for the game's literature is particularly blighted by untrustworthy assertions, rickety anecdotes and dubious quotes. The intention of the Chess Notes series, which began in 1982, is to sort out fact from fable and to present fresh, accurate material. Wir beraten Sie gern! The work goes on. Chess has developed a large body of myth and folklore and sorting fact from fiction is not easy. Conclusion: A fantastic written chess book! For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Post by garykevinware » 23 June 2011, 6:47 am. For both the general enthusiast and the devotee of chess history, the book has more than 220 rare photos and 122 diagrams of chess positions. Proof-reading assistance from Jonathan Manley has been greatly appreciated. When she died the BCM issue of January 1920, page 13 accorded her only three lines. All very impressive and the material is divided in to seven chapters: Positions,Games, Miscellaneous, Biography, Gaffes, Mysteries and Quotes. With kind permission of the author John Elburg (www.chessbooks.nl).
As with previous volumes in Winter's "Chess Notes" series - ChessExplorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003) - this Pleasant enough 'Chess facts and fables' is published by McFarland & Company and that means a beautifully printed chess book but for the fans of lovely chess books this work has to do with a soft but it is overloaded with great illustrations and that are over 220 photographs and 122 diagrams of chess positions! As did the three previous volumes (Chess Explorations, 1996, Kings, Commoners and Knaves, 1999, and A Chess Omnibus, 2003), the present anthology offers a wide variety of historical delvings, biographical narratives, authenticated quotations and forgotten games. There is a rich selection of forgotten games, and many contributions from the author's correspondents worldwide. Words in title. Fact and fable are commonly intermingled, and chess historians have a hard time disentangling them, for the game's literature is particularly blighted by untrustworthy assertions, rickety anecdotes and dubious quotes. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Chess has developed such a large body of myth and folklore that sorting fact from fiction is not easy. Readers are cordially invited to inform the publisher of any factual errors that they detect, these being the responsibility of the author alone. Anfahrt und Öffnungszeiten Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, http://www.johnrichards.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/horfield/MaryRudge.pdf), Great Chess Books of the 20th Century in English. There are, certainly, some "scoops," but no less numerous are the "failures," i.e. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Wir sind für Sie da. Chess has developed a large body of myth and folklore and sorting fact from fiction is not easy.
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Intended for both the general chess enthusiast and the devotee of the game's history,Chess Facts and Fables features not … search for books and compare prices. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. In this book, Edward Winter ("the world's greatest chess historian" in the words of U.S. scholar and master John Donaldson) delves deeply into chess lore to separate reality from myth. Chess Facts And Fables. Or the story about Mary Rudge who was once the leading lady player of the world. You know the saying: There's no time like the present...unless you're looking for a distraction from the current moment. Someone said of her, ”She doesn’t seem to care much to win a game as to make her opponent lose it.”She risked nothing, she never indulged in fire works for the purpose of startling the gallery; if she got a pawn, she kept it and won, if she got a”grip” she kept it and won, if she got a winning position she kept it and won.

The work goes on. Chess has its history, of course, and a long one, too; or rather several histories, each with its little fact and much fable, after the true man­ner of history in general. As did the three previous volumes (Chess Explorations, 1996, Kings, Commoners and Knaves, 1999, and A Chess Omnibus, 2003), the present anthology offers a wide variety of historical delvings, biographical narratives, authenticated quotations and forgotten games. Pleasant enough 'Chess facts and fables' is published by McFarland & Company and that means a beautifully printed chess book but for the fans of lovely chess books this work has to do with a soft but it is overloaded with great illustrations and that are over 220 photographs and 122 diagrams of chess positions! For both the general enthusiast and the devotee of chess history, the book has more than 220 rare photos and 122 diagrams of chess positions. I have already had a number of examples of using problems contained in the writings of chess historian, Edward Winter. All very impressive and the material is divided in to seven chapters: Positions,Games, Miscellaneous, Biography, Gaffes, Mysteries and Quotes. Above all, this book owes an immense debt to Richard Forster, whose generosity in sharing his expertise and time has gone far beyond what may legitimately be hoped for by any author. As with previous volumes in Winter's "Chess Notes" series - ChessExplorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003) - this work (from a new publisher) features research into chess lore, corrections of popular misconceptions, notes on famous players, and authenticated quotations. On page 270 there is an interesting read on Alekhine’s death of about 3 pages; The autopsy said of him that he suffered from arterio-sclerosis, chronic gastritis and duodenitis, that his heart weighed 350 grammes, that the perimeter of his skull was 540 millimetres, and so on ... . When she died the BCM issue of January 1920, page 13 accorded her only three lines. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published 'Chess facts and fables' is an interesting follow up from Edward Winter’s previous works on chess research as 'Chess Explorations', 'Kings, Commoners and Knaves' and 'A Chess Omnibus'. For all readers who are interested in Mary Rudge, Tim Harding wrote an interesting article in ChessMail issue 6/2005 on the correspondence career of Mary Rudge and there is even a very interesting internet article on her from John Richards ( http://www.johnrichards.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/horfield/MaryRudge.pdf) Her play was marked throughout by care, exactitude and patience. The intention of the Chess Notes series, which began in 1982, is to sort out fact from fable and to present fresh, accurate material.

Someone said of her, ”She doesn’t seem to care much to win a game as to make her opponent lose it.”She risked nothing, she never indulged in fire works for the purpose of startling the gallery; if she got a pawn, she kept it and won, if she got a”grip” she kept it and won, if she got a winning position she kept it and won.
For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Above all, this book owes an immense debt to Richard Forster, whose generosity in sharing his expertise and time has gone far beyond what may legitimately be hoped for by any author. As with previous volumes in Winter's "Chess Notes" series - ChessExplorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003) - this work (from a new publisher) features research into chess lore, corrections of popular misconceptions, notes on famous players, and authenticated quotations. Get this from a library! $76.95. November 21st 2005 Chess Facts and Fables By Edward Winter McFarland & Company October 2005, 395 pages, ISBN-10: 0786423102.

The general index is good for 25 pages, the bibliography book list from nearly 11 pages! Fact and fable are commonly intermingled, and chess historians have a hard time disentangling them, for the game's literature is particularly blighted by untrustworthy assertions, rickety anecdotes and dubious quotes. The intention of the Chess Notes series, which began in 1982, is to sort out fact from fable and to present fresh, accurate material. Wir beraten Sie gern! The work goes on. Chess has developed a large body of myth and folklore and sorting fact from fiction is not easy. Conclusion: A fantastic written chess book! For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Post by garykevinware » 23 June 2011, 6:47 am. For both the general enthusiast and the devotee of chess history, the book has more than 220 rare photos and 122 diagrams of chess positions. Proof-reading assistance from Jonathan Manley has been greatly appreciated. When she died the BCM issue of January 1920, page 13 accorded her only three lines. All very impressive and the material is divided in to seven chapters: Positions,Games, Miscellaneous, Biography, Gaffes, Mysteries and Quotes. With kind permission of the author John Elburg (www.chessbooks.nl).
As with previous volumes in Winter's "Chess Notes" series - ChessExplorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003) - this Pleasant enough 'Chess facts and fables' is published by McFarland & Company and that means a beautifully printed chess book but for the fans of lovely chess books this work has to do with a soft but it is overloaded with great illustrations and that are over 220 photographs and 122 diagrams of chess positions! As did the three previous volumes (Chess Explorations, 1996, Kings, Commoners and Knaves, 1999, and A Chess Omnibus, 2003), the present anthology offers a wide variety of historical delvings, biographical narratives, authenticated quotations and forgotten games. There is a rich selection of forgotten games, and many contributions from the author's correspondents worldwide. Words in title. Fact and fable are commonly intermingled, and chess historians have a hard time disentangling them, for the game's literature is particularly blighted by untrustworthy assertions, rickety anecdotes and dubious quotes. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Chess has developed such a large body of myth and folklore that sorting fact from fiction is not easy. Readers are cordially invited to inform the publisher of any factual errors that they detect, these being the responsibility of the author alone. Anfahrt und Öffnungszeiten Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, http://www.johnrichards.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/horfield/MaryRudge.pdf), Great Chess Books of the 20th Century in English. There are, certainly, some "scoops," but no less numerous are the "failures," i.e. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Wir sind für Sie da. Chess has developed a large body of myth and folklore and sorting fact from fiction is not easy.

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