Andy Soltis & Gene McCormick, 233pp. (McFarland 1997)

This thoroughly updated and revised edition of the highly acclaimed reference work provides a definitive history of all championship events in the United States through 1996. Both the games and the occasions are covered in depth, including biographical details, descriptive settings, anecdotes, tournament drama, unusual games, and grandmaster analysis. Filled with quotations from the winners, losers and many others, this is an authoritative and indispensable volume.

This second edition has been expanded to include the 1996 championship and now uses English Algebraic Notation. This is the definitive history of the premier US event. A wonderful book to be appreciated by both players and historians alike.

 

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. 1845: A Champion Is Crowned
2. 1857: Paul Morphy
3. 1871–1889: The King Is a Captain
4. 1891–1906: The Years of Confusion
5. 1907–1936: The Champion Who Enjoyed It
6. The Reshevsky Years (1936–1942)
7. The Post-War Years (1944–1954)
8. The Fischer Era (1957–1969)
9. Primus Inter Pares (1972–1979)
10. The Russians Are Coming! (1980–1985)
11. Champions Galore (1986–1991)
12. The Talent Wheel (1992–1996)

U.S. Championship Summary
Individual Records
Openings Index
ECO Openings Index
General Index