THE HUMAN SIDE OF CHESS

by Fred Reinfeld ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 16, 1952

This is a book to stir excitement among rabid devotees, as well as those whose interest is more casual, in the presentation of chess not only as a game but also as an art which is creative, and end in itself, and a struggle between two personalities and minds. The chess master must be at once an artist and a strategist, and it is in the light of these qualities that this story- the human story- of World Champions from 1851 is written. Some played for power, some to escape from a world in which they failed, and for these the chess board became a miniature arena of triumph. Among them are Anderssen, Morphy, Steinitz, Lasker, Capablanca, Alekhine, Euwe- and there is a history of the lifetime Tournament and Match Records of the World Champions as well as an analysis of fourteen great games....This is a world of savage intellectual battle for prestige where economics, which must play a part if the game in its greatness is to survive, is given little quarter.

Pub Date: Sept. 16, 1952

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Pellegrini & Cudahy

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 1, 1952

Categories: NONFICTION