Mein System - Ein Lehrbuch des Schachspiels auf ganz neuartiger Grundlage by Aron Nimzowitsch (1886-1935) signed - 1925-1927
by Aron Nimzowitsch (1886-1935) signed
Mein System - Ein Lehrbuch des Schachspiels auf ganz neuartiger Grundlage
by Aron Nimzowitsch (1886-1935) signed
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Published in five parts 368 pages with diagrams. Royal octavo (9 1/4" x 6") bound in original publisher's wrappers. Part one signed by the author on title page. (Bibliotheca Van der Linde-Niemeijeriana: 1436) First edition.
My System (German: Mein System) is a book on chess theory written by Aron Nimzowitsch. Originally over a series of five brochures from 1925 to 1927, the book—one of the early works on hypermodernism—introduced many new concepts to followers of the modern school of thought. It is generally considered to be one of the most important books in the history of chess.
This edition has been valued and sought after as a chess classic since it appeared
Condition: Nimzowitsch's handwritten signature on title of first part. Previous owner's name on title of several other parts. Slightly toned on the inside with a few creases. Covers dusty, partially faded, slightly bumped and with some small defects, issue 1 slightly stained else a very good set.
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- Publisher Schachverlag Bernard Kagan
- Place of Publication Berlin
- Date Published 1925-1927
- Pages Published in five parts 368 pages with diagrams
- Size Royal octavo
- Keywords Chess, Ajedrez, Schach, Echecs
- Size Royal octavo
Kongressbuch Hannover 1926. Festschrift zum 50 jahrigen Jubilanum des Hannoverschen Schachklubs 1876-1926
by Bernhard Kagan (1866-1932) editor
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Chess : Games To Remember: [FIRST EDITION]
by I.A. Horowitz
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Letter from Harry Golombek to Mr Walker
by Harry Golombek (1911- 1995 ) signed
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Harry Golombek OBE (March 1, 1911â€"January 7, 1995), was a British chess International Master and honorary grandmaster, chess arbiter, and chess author.
He was three times British chess champion, in 1947, 1949, and 1955. He was the chess correspondent of The Times newspaper from 1945 to 1989. He was an official of the Fédération Internationale des Échecs, and served as Arbiter for several important events, including the Candidates' Tournament of 1959 in Yugoslavia. He was also editor of some well-known collections of games such as Capablanca's and Réti's, and was a well respected author. He was editor of British Chess Magazine from 1938 to 1940, and its overseas editor throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Golombek also translated several chess books from Russian into English. On the outbreak of World War II in September 1939, Golombek was in… Read More
The Book of the Hastings International Master's Chess Tournament 1922
by Watts, William Henry (1878-1941) [editor]; annotated by Alexander Alekhine
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D J Densmore and the Densmore Memorial Tourney, 1918
by Malcolm Sim (1881-1956), George Hume and Alain Campbell White
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Contains a biographical sketch of Densmore, by Sim, a 62 page study of his problems by Hume (including 80 examples), 54 further examples of his work (chiefly 3 movers, 4 movers and self mates), an 85 problems by various composers entered in the memorial Tourney. Solutions appear on pages 223-235. Includes an index of composers.
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XXI° Torneo Internacional de Ajedrez Mar del Plata (Daily Bulletins)
by Federation Argentina de Ajedrez
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Eighteen contenders battled for the trophy and placed in descending order: Bent Larsen from Denmark capture first with 12 points ahead of William Lombardy from America with 11. In a three way tie for third was… Read More
Letter from George Hume to Gilbert Dobbs
by George Hume (1862-1936) signed
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Torneo Campeonato Argentino 1955 (Daily Bulletins)
by Federacion Argentina de Ajedrez
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The 33rd championship was played in 1955 with Miguel Najdorf the victor in a twenty player contested event. Hector Rossetto was a clear second with a score of 14.5 one and half points behind the leader, followed by Erich Eliskases at 13.5.Condition:Edge wear, occasional notes, punch hole to hinges, hand drawn cross table indicating game pages else a very good copy.
Complete Chess Strategy: First Principles of the Middle Game, Pawn-Play And The Centre , Play on the Wings
by Ludek Pachman (1924-2003)
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Every chess player hopes to set off brilliant combinations and win games in a blaze of glory. Such combinations do not come into being by themselves, however; they appear only as the result of proper chess strategy. It is therefore surprising that so few books deal with this highly important subject, and understandable that Pachman's modern classic has been so enthusiastically received by chessplayers at all levels.
Ludĕk Pachman, a Czech grandmaster, has long had an international reputation as a chess theorist, but until now his work has not been available in English. This present… Read More
The Chessmen Speak
by Cyril Henry Stanley "CS" Kipping (1891-1964)
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