Not since Murray in 1913 has there been a seriously researched history of chess which is also readable. Eales concentrates on what can be identified through archaeological and written evidence. The key text for lovers of chess history.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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the most readable chess history,
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This review is from: Chess: the History of a Game (Hardinge Simpole Chess Classics) (Paperback)
murrrays history of chess is the one usually quoted but the book by richard eales is vastly more readable-the print is better and clearer-it is not packed with obscure footnotes and it is much more up to date. also - even if you cannot play chess at all -there is still plenty in this book to enjoy-no knowledge of the moves is required at all.eales also has the advantage of having written after the ussr took such an interest in chess and after bobby fischer had made his impact.for a good read on the history of the game this book has no equal.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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The best modern history of chess,
By Michael Ross (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chess: the History of a Game (Hardinge Simpole Chess Classics) (Paperback)
Murray's A History of Chess (Oxford 1913) covered the early history of chess in great detail; Eales' Chess: the history of a game is the only recent work on the 1500-year history of chess by a professional historian. Eales covers the history of chess with more emphasis on modern chess than Murray. His judgements are reliable, with the many gaps in our knowledge acknowledged. Eales is a strong amateur player, which has helped him cover modern chess better than Murray (who was a weak player).
The present edition is a reprint of the original hardback edition (Batsford 1985). It is essential reading for anyone interested in the subject.
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The Evolution of Chess,
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This review is from: Chess: the History of a Game (Hardinge Simpole Chess Classics) (Paperback)
Who better to write about the History of Chess than a chess master and well established historian? In Eales' 'Chess - The History of a Game', we are taken through the various influences that cultures and social circles have had on chess through the years. Not only will this book interest the regular chess enthusiast - it will also provide a fascinating read for anyone interested in the evolution of a game - a game that ' has been variously described as a sport, a science or an art' and has captivated peoples for over a thousand years.
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