The Book of the Sixth American Chess Congress is a historical record of the International Chess Tournament that took place in New York in 1889. Written by William Steinitz, the book contains the complete games played during the tournament, as well as detailed analysis and commentary on each game. The tournament was a significant event in the development of chess in America, and attracted some of the best players from around the world, including Wilhelm Steinitz, Mikhail Chigorin, and Isidor Gunsberg. The book provides a ...
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The Book of the Sixth American Chess Congress is a historical record of the International Chess Tournament that took place in New York in 1889. Written by William Steinitz, the book contains the complete games played during the tournament, as well as detailed analysis and commentary on each game. The tournament was a significant event in the development of chess in America, and attracted some of the best players from around the world, including Wilhelm Steinitz, Mikhail Chigorin, and Isidor Gunsberg. The book provides a fascinating insight into the strategies and tactics employed by these chess masters, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of chess. Published in 1891, The Book of the Sixth American Chess Congress remains a valuable resource for chess enthusiasts and historians alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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