About this title: Howard Staunton, the organiser of London 1851 and writer of the book, was the epitome of mid-Victorian versatility and self confidence. By defeating the leading French and German masters such as St Amant, Horwitz and Harrwitz in gruelling set matches, Staunton had established himself as the champion. Now, by organising the first ever International Chess Tournament, Staunton hoped to display chess in its true colours, amongst the imperial splendour of the 1851 Great Exhibition in Queen Victoria's London. Although Staunton did not win the tournament, this honour falling to the German master ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Hardinge Simpole
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781843820895ISBN:1843820897
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HARDINGE SIMPOLE LTD
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781843820895ISBN:1843820897
Description: New. Howard Staunton, the organiser of London 1851 and writer of the book, was the epitome of mid-Victorian versatility and self confidence. By defeating the leading French and German masters such as St Amant, Horwitz and Harrwitz in gruelling set matches... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Hardinge Simpole Limited
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9781843820895ISBN:1843820897
Description: New. Howard Staunton, the organiser of London 1851 and writer of the book, was the epitome of mid-Victorian versatility and self confidence. By defeating the leading French and German masters such as St Amant, Horwitz and Harrwitz in gruelling set matches, ... read more
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