ISBN: 9780786459810

Condemned to Death 1 2. Francisco Lupi and Portugal 3 3. Alekhine versus Morphy 17 4. Picaresque Exhibitions 20 5. Exhibitions Under the Influence 24 6. The Champion's Ethics 27 7. Was th… More...

Condemned to Death 1 2. Francisco Lupi and Portugal 3 3. Alekhine versus Morphy 17 4. Picaresque Exhibitions 20 5. Exhibitions Under the Influence 24 6. The Champion's Ethics 27 7. Was the World Champion Antisemitic?. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   A. Alekhine by Pablo Moran, Frank X. Mur, Dale A. Brandreth Studies the last years of the life and career of world chess champion Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946). It covers his marriages, alcoholism, and involvement with the Nazis, and analyses 45 of his match and tournament games in Spain and Portugal from 1943 to 1946, and 100 other late exhibition games. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description The tragic last years of world chess champion Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946), 45 of his match and tournament games in Spain and Portugal from 1943 to 1946 and 100 other late exhibition games are covered. A definitive biographical sketch emerges of Alekhine in his final phase, covering his marriages, alcoholism and murky involvement with the Nazis. Author Biography Pablo Moran, of Oviedo, Spain, is an international arbiter, a national master and author of seven other chess books. Frank X. Mur is a Spanish translator and interpreter living in Oakland, California. Dale A. Brandreth lives in Yorklyn, Delaware, and is a well known publisher and distributor of chess books. Table of Contents Table of Contents Editor's Preface vii List of Full Games viii List of Positions xii Author's Introduction xiii 1. Condemned to Death 1 2. Francisco Lupi and Portugal 3 3. Alekhine versus Morphy 17 4. Picaresque Exhibitions 20 5. Exhibitions Under the Influence 24 6. The Champion's Ethics 27 7. Was the World Champion Antisemitic? 31 8. The Nazism of Alekhine 50 9. Alekhine the Man 52 10. Alekhine and Women 56 1 1. The Incredible Errors 59 12. First Visit to Spain, 1922 63 13. Second Visit, 1922-23 75 14. The World Champion in Barcelona, January 1928 87 15. The "King" Returns in 1935 92 16. Two Visits in 1941 115 17. The Ending Commences (October 1943) 129 18. Alekhine-Rey Ardid Match 137 19. Alekhine's Ability to Save Inferior Rook Endings 147 20. Tournament of Gij Review "excellent...an impressive treatment...fine prose...a good solid account of what has only been known about before in a large number of scattered sources"--British Chess Magazine; "for myriad insights into the man, this is a fascinating and unusual book"--Manchester Chess Federation; "beautifully researched, emotionally moving"--IM John Donaldson (JeremySilman.com); "certainly the most complete biography that exists!"--Le Courrier des Échecs; "a fine biographical account...full of games from Alekhine's final years which have eluded the mainstream. One of the most remarkable chess books of the last few years"--Chess; "compelling"--Blitz Chess; "frank and equitable treatment of personal matters...vastly superior to [the competition]."--Edward Winter, Kings, Commoners and Knaves. Review Quote "excellent...an impressive treatment...fine prose...a good solid account of what has only been known about before in a large number of scattered sources"-- British Chess Magazine ; "for myriad insights into the man, this is a fascinating and unusual book"-- Manchester Chess Federation ; "beautifully researched, emotionally moving"--IM John Donaldson ( JeremySilman.com ); "certainly the most complete biography that exists!"-- Le Courrier des checs ; "a fine biographical account...full of games from Alekhine's final years which have eluded the mainstream. One of the most remarkable chess books of the last few years"-- Chess ; "compelling"-- Blitz Chess ; "frank and equitable treatment of personal matters...vastly superior to [the competition]."--Edward Winter, Kings, Commoners and Knaves. Details ISBN0786459816 Short Title ALEKHINE Language English Translator Frank X. Mur ISBN-10 0786459816 ISBN-13 9780786459810 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Subtitle Agony of a Chess Genius Place of Publication Jefferson, NC Country of Publication United States DEWEY 794.1092 Edited by Dale A. Brandreth Illustrations 175 diagrams, 14 tables AU Release Date 2010-07-01 NZ Release Date 2010-07-01 Imprint McFarland & Co Inc UK Release Date 2010-07-30 Author Dale A. Brandreth Pages 328 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Publication Date 2010-07-30 Audience General US Release Date 2010-07-30 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:139087911; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780786459810, Type: NA, Publication Name: NA, EAN: 9780786459810, Publication Year: 2010, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Book Title: A. Alekhine: Agony of a Chess Genius, Genre: Biographies & True Stories, Topic: Board Games, Number of Pages: 328 Pages, Mcfarland & Co INC International Concepts<

2010, ISBN: 0786459816

[EAN: 9780786459810], Neubuch, [PU: McFarland & Co Inc], Studies the last years of the life and career of world chess champion Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946). It covers his marriages, alc… More...

[EAN: 9780786459810], Neubuch, [PU: McFarland & Co Inc], Studies the last years of the life and career of world chess champion Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946). It covers his marriages, alcoholism, and involvement with the Nazis, and analyses 45 of his match and tournament games in Spain and Portugal from 1943 to 1946, and 100 other late exhibition games. Translator(s): Mur, Frank X.; Brandreth, Dale A. Num Pages: 314 pages, 175 diagrams, 14 tables, appendices, bibliography, indexes. BIC Classification: BG; WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 460. . 2010. Paperback. . . . ., Books<

2010, ISBN: 0786459816

[EAN: 9780786459810], Neubuch, [SC: 0.0], [PU: Mcfarland & Co Inc Jul 2010], Neuware - The tragic last years of world chess champion Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946), 45 of his match and to… More...

[EAN: 9780786459810], Neubuch, [SC: 0.0], [PU: Mcfarland & Co Inc Jul 2010], Neuware - The tragic last years of world chess champion Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946), 45 of his match and tournament games in Spain and Portugal from 1943 to 1946 and 100 other late exhibition games are covered. A definitive biographical sketch emerges of Alekhine in his final phase, covering his marriages, alcoholism and murky involvement with the Nazis. 328 pp. Deutsch, Books<

2010, ISBN: 9780786459810

McFarland & Co Inc Pub, 2010. Paperback. New. 328 pages. 8.75x6.00x0.75 inches., McFarland & Co Inc Pub, 2010, 6