The United States Chess Championship 1845-2011 3d ed.

<p> This thoroughly updated and revised edition of the highly acclaimed 1986 reference work provides a definitive history of all championship events in the United States through April 2011. Both the games and the occasions are covered in depth including biographical details descriptive settings anecdotes tournament drama unusual games and grandmaster analysis. Included in this edition are 13 new tournaments 40 new diagrams and 13 additional crosstables.</p>