Chess Lists, 2d ed.
Andy Soltis
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Description for Chess Lists, 2d ed.
Paperback. 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 and ideas. These lists are replete with background detail and exact facts. Num Pages: 200 pages, diagrams, indexes. BIC Classification: WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 16. Weight in Grams: 449.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
McFarland
Condition
New
Number of Pages
257
Place of Publication
Jefferson, NC, United States
ISBN
9780786412969
SKU
V9780786412969
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Andy Soltis
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.
Reviews for Chess Lists, 2d ed.
“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 ... Read more