Price, The History of Chess in Fifty Moves
224 S., geb., 2015
The History of Chess in Fifty Moves charts the evolution of the game through 50 chapters, starting in the East and following its passage along the silk trade routes as it moves west via Persia. From there it spreads to Africa, Russia and Europe, where it takes the form that is familiar to us today. The greatest players, matches and tournaments are all featured, but equally important are the bigger trends and patterns, from the evolution of different playing styles to the emergence of computer technology. A beautifully illustrated deluxe hardcover edition with more than 150 full-colour historical illustrations and photographs, The History of Chess in Fifty Moves also includes numerous diagrams, bringing some of the most famous moves and matches to life.
The History of Chess in Fifty Moves charts the evolution of the game through 50 chapters, starting in the East and following its passage along the silk trade routes as it moves west via Persia. From there it spreads to Africa, Russia and Europe, where it takes the form that is familiar to us today. The greatest players, matches and tournaments are all featured, but equally important are the bigger trends and patterns, from the evolution of different playing styles to the emergence of computer technology. A beautifully illustrated deluxe hardcover edition with more than 150 full-colour historical illustrations and photographs, The History of Chess in Fifty Moves also includes numerous diagrams, bringing some of the most famous moves and matches to life.