Frank Marshall, United States Chess Champion: A Biography with 220 Games
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (595 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786475013 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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The life is here, based on Marshall's autobiography. Taken from Marshall's international competitions with great players such as Lasker and Tarrasch, the scorecards track the move-by-move evolution toward modern strategies, while simultaneously conveying how "chess was transformed from a pastime to a profession." Best for libraries where there is a thriving local interest in the game. But the games themselves--ably described by grandmaster and chess journalist Soltis--are the soul of the book. From Booklist Although pricey, this biography and catalog of Marshall, champ from 1907 to 1936, pays off handsomely for chess enthusiasts. Gilbert Taylor
A.J. Goldsby I said THE definitive book on Marshall. I used to have this book, I broke my own rules and lent it to a student and friend and he left Pensacola. (I never saw him, or the book again. But in his defense, he was in the Navy, and they move those guys around a lot.)I also used to have an original copy of Marshall's book, but I. Dr. J. Sarfati said Superb biography of a leading player of his day. GM Andy Soltis certainly knows how to write fine books, and this is one of them. Even non-Americans should appreciate a book about this US Champion who was also one of the world's top 10 for almost Superb biography of a leading player of his day GM Andy Soltis certainly knows how to write fine books, and this is one of them. Even non-Americans should appreciate a book about this US Champion who was also one of the world's top 10 for almost 30 years.The book covers Marshall's life set in its historical context, and also lightly. 0 years.The book covers Marshall's life set in its historical context, and also lightly. "colorful character with a genius for games and the good fortune to be guided in practical matters by his" according to George A. Butler. Frank Marshall was a colorful character with a genius for games and the good fortune to be guided in practical matters by his wife, Carrie. Soltis writes well and is a thorough researcher. I greatly enjoyed reading of Marshall's cigars and brilliancies. They don't make 'em like that an
He took up the game of salta, akin to Chinese checkers, and was soon world champion. But more than anything, he loved chess, claiming that after he learned the game at 10 he played every day for the next 57 years. A colorful character almost always decked out in an ascot and chewing a cigar, his career coincided with many evolutionary changes in competitive chess. Book of the Year-British Chess Federation Frank Marshall (1877-1944) reigned as America's chess champion from 1907 through 1936--the longest stint of anyone in history. Marshal