Chess Highlights of the 20th Century: The Best Chess 1900-1999 in Historical Context [Hardcover]

Graham Burgess (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2000

The best chess, 1900-1999, in historical context: like the rest of the world, the game of chess has changed enormously during the 20th century. This book surveys these developments by focusing on the top events, greatest achievements and most brilliant games, year-by-year.

This instructive and engaging book places the chess material in its historical context with a review of the main stories of each year away from the chessboard. It will delight all those with a general interest in chess and its players, whether they are seeking to improve their game, gain a better appreciation of our chess heritage, or simply looking for entertainment.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Gambit Publications specialises in chess and has an unrivalled reputation for originality and editorial excellence. The company is owned and staffed entirely by leading chess masters and grandmasters.

About the Author

FIDE Master Graham Burgess has written more than twenty chess books, ranging from general guides to works on specific openings. He also holds the world record for marathon blitz chess playing.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Gambit Publications (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1901983218
• ISBN-13: 978-1901983210
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,959,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book and a future collector's item., April 20, 2001

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A.J. Goldsby I "A.J.G." (Pensacola, FL (U.S.A.)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chess Highlights of the 20th Century: The Best Chess 1900-1999 in Historical Context (Hardcover)

A special recommendation [and prize] goes to Graham Burgess and "Gambit" publications for their new book, "Chess Highlights of the 20th Century." (Published, 1999.) A beautiful hard-back book, well worth the [money] that I paid for it! This has got to be one of the best books of the last 25 years for a lot of different reasons. A game or a part of a game represents each year. There is also a list of the most outstanding chess accomplishments of that year. There are bunches of really great photo's in the center of the book. And there is a brief recap of each of the most important news [historical] events, from an international viewpoint, for each year. A book for the real collector of fine and beautiful chess books. Destined to be a Classic!!

5 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars an ilustrated voyage to chess history, March 27, 2000

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David Landesman (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chess Highlights of the 20th Century: The Best Chess 1900-1999 in Historical Context (Hardcover)

If you want to know more about the chess history, this is an excelent book to read and see. His pages are plenty of information and images that can make you enjoy the rich history of the king of the games. Here, year by year, you can make a trip over 64 squares and the most important players.