Chess Rivals of the 19th Century

<p> Many historical chess books focus on individual 19th century masters and tournaments yet little is written covering the full scope of competitive chess through the era. This volume provides a comprehensive overview with more than a third of the 300 annotated games analyzed by past masters and checked by powerful engines. </p><p> Players such as Max Lange and Cochrane known to the chess public only by the name given to a fierce attack or gambit are brought to life. Fifty masters are each given their own chapter with brief biographies results and anecdotes and an endgame section for most chapters. </p>