The Book Of The London International Chess Congress 1922
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The Book of the London International Chess Congress 1922, edited by William Henry Watts, is a detailed record of one of the most important chess tournaments of the early post–World War I era.
The London International Chess Congress 1922 marked the return of major international chess after the First World War and the Russian Revolution. It featured many of the world’s strongest players of the time.
The field included World Champion José Raúl Capablanca, along with top contenders such as Alexander Alekhine, Akiba Rubinstein, Efim Bogoljubov, Richard Réti, Savielly Tartakower, Milan Vidmar, and Max Euwe.
Capablanca dominated the event, scoring 11 wins and 4 draws in 15 rounds, finishing clearly ahead. Alekhine took second place, followed by Vidmar, Rubinstein, and Bogoljubov.
This book contains all games from the Master Section, along with a selection from the minor tournaments, giving a full view of the congress.
It reflects a key moment in chess history, when new ideas from players like Réti and Nimzowitsch began shaping the modern “hypermodern” style.
Condition: Light rubbing to edges, previous owner’s name on front endpaper, otherwise a very good copy in a facsimile dust wrapper.
Seller reference: C0957b
A valuable book for chess historians, serious players, and collectors, especially those interested in classic world-class tournaments and the rise of modern chess ideas.
*Historical demand and limited supply makes this book rare and expensive*
The Book of the London International Chess Congress 1922, edited by William Henry Watts, is a detailed record of one of the most important chess tournaments of the early post–World War I era.
The London International Chess Congress 1922 marked the return of major international chess after the First World War and the Russian Revolution. It featured many of the world’s strongest players of the time.
The field included World Champion José Raúl Capablanca, along with top contenders such as Alexander Alekhine, Akiba Rubinstein, Efim Bogoljubov, Richard Réti, Savielly Tartakower, Milan Vidmar, and Max Euwe.
Capablanca dominated the event, scoring 11 wins and 4 draws in 15 rounds, finishing clearly ahead. Alekhine took second place, followed by Vidmar, Rubinstein, and Bogoljubov.
This book contains all games from the Master Section, along with a selection from the minor tournaments, giving a full view of the congress.
It reflects a key moment in chess history, when new ideas from players like Réti and Nimzowitsch began shaping the modern “hypermodern” style.
Condition: Light rubbing to edges, previous owner’s name on front endpaper, otherwise a very good copy in a facsimile dust wrapper.
Seller reference: C0957b
A valuable book for chess historians, serious players, and collectors, especially those interested in classic world-class tournaments and the rise of modern chess ideas.
*Historical demand and limited supply makes this book rare and expensive*
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