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The Gijon International Chess Tournaments, 1944-1965 - A History with Biographies and 213 Games (Paperback) Loot Price: R941
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The Gijon International Chess Tournaments, 1944-1965 - A History with Biographies and 213 Games (Paperback): Pedro Mendez...

The Gijon International Chess Tournaments, 1944-1965 - A History with Biographies and 213 Games (Paperback)

Pedro Mendez Castedo, Luis Mendez Castedo

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Focusing on the recovery of chess in Spain and Europe after World War II, this book traces the development of the International Chess Tournaments in Gijon from 1944 to 1965. The author covers the decline of world champion Alekhine and the rise of the child prodigy Arturo Pomar, along with the great chess of Euwe, Rossolimo, Prins, Medina, Larsen and others. Drawing on primary sources and testimonies of former players and organizers, chapters feature the tournament tables, winner's biographies, historical commentaries and 213 of the best games. Appendices with biographical notes and tables of participants for each year are included.

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Imprint: McFarland & Company
Country of origin: United States
Release date: June 2019
Authors: Pedro Mendez Castedo • Luis Mendez Castedo
Dimensions: 178 x 254 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 978-1-4766-7659-3
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General
Books > Humanities > History > European history > General
Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Indoor games > Board games > Chess
Books > History > European history > General
Books > Biography > General
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LSN: 1-4766-7659-3
Barcode: 9781476676593

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