Max Euwe: The Biography

by Alexandr Munninghoff

Overview

Alexander M nninghoff tells the unforgettable tale of the fifth World Chess Champion. Filling a gap in the literature of chess, he shows that Euwes world title was the result of his iron will, his methodical drive and his energetic handling of all aspects of the game. By bringing his world title under the aegis of the world chess federation FIDE, Euwe profoundly changed the history of chess, and it was Euwes diplomatic determination as President of FIDE that saved the Match of the Century in 1972 between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky. This gripping story is illuminated by numerous photos and fifty games with the original annotations by Max Euwe.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789056914899
Publisher:	Continental Sales, Inc.
Publication date:	05/22/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	350
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Alexander Münninghoff is an acclaimed Dutch chess writer and journalist. He tells the unforgettable tale of the fifth World Champion. His gripping story is illuminated by numerous photos and fifty games with the original annotations by Max Euwe.