The Anglo-Soviet Radio Chess Match
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: E. Klein & W. Winter
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons., 1947
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Tanning and foxing to cloth and pages, minor chips and tears to DJ, fading to DJ from age.
This fascinating historical account chronicles the groundbreaking 1946 radio chess match between Great Britain and the Soviet Union, a pivotal moment in post-war international relations and the world of competitive chess. The narrative details the strategic brilliance and intense rivalry displayed by the era's leading grandmasters, offering a unique window into the intellectual battles fought across continents. It presents a meticulous record of the games themselves, alongside insightful commentary that illuminates the tactical nuances and psychological pressures faced by the players. This work illustrates the enduring appeal of chess as a global language and a testament to human ingenuity under extraordinary circumstances.
Author: E. Klein & W. Winter
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons., 1947
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Tanning and foxing to cloth and pages, minor chips and tears to DJ, fading to DJ from age.
This fascinating historical account chronicles the groundbreaking 1946 radio chess match between Great Britain and the Soviet Union, a pivotal moment in post-war international relations and the world of competitive chess. The narrative details the strategic brilliance and intense rivalry displayed by the era's leading grandmasters, offering a unique window into the intellectual battles fought across continents. It presents a meticulous record of the games themselves, alongside insightful commentary that illuminates the tactical nuances and psychological pressures faced by the players. This work illustrates the enduring appeal of chess as a global language and a testament to human ingenuity under extraordinary circumstances.