by John Hilbert. 359pp. Hardcover (Caissa Editions 2002)
This is Hilbert's latest masterpiece. The essays presented here are grouped into four sections. Section One: Studies in Time; Section Two: Players, Now and Then; Section Three: Essays on Correspondence Chess; and Section Four: Miscellaneous.
Vintage photographs abound in this new release from Caissa Editions. A collection of 30 pieces by one of Americašs most highly acclaimed chess historians, containing over 300 chess games, many not available before, including long-forgotten ones by the likes of Steinitz, Pillsbury, Lasker, and Capablanca. Chapters literally run the gamut from humor to murder. Detailed coverage of long-forgotten events include the Franklin Chess Club Championship of 1897-98, the Wasahington Chess Divan Championship for 1942 (won by Reuben Fine), and Atlantic City 1921. Essays on correspondence chess, as well as chapters on players such as Mackenzie, Capablanca, Whitaker, and thers are included. Twenty-four photographs and line drawings. A treasure trove for chess history buffs.
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