9780786496020 - vera menchik: a biography of the first women's world chess champion, with 350 games de tanner, robert b. (11 resultados)
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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Not only was Vera Menchik the first woman in the history of chess to compete on an equal basis with the top male players, she absolutely dominated women's chess during the last 17 years of her life. Hers was a fascinating career as an independent professional in an era where this was rare fo…r women in any endeavor. In this book her games are brought to life utilizing her own annotations, as well as the notes of her contemporaries including Capablanca, Alekhine, Fine and others. All of her known games, as well as samples of her writings on the subject of chess are included. Beyond the technical aspect of her games, a brief biography and eulogies by her friends and colleagues reveal her life as a player and as a human being. Included are her comparisons of Russia where she was born and England where she resided as an adult, her philosophy of life, as well as her perspectives on chess in England and during World War II. Above all, a view is provided of the life of the chess professional during the golden age of Lasker, Capablanca, Alekhine, and Euwe. "Not only was Vera Menchik the first woman in the history of chess to compete on an equal basis with the top male players, she absolutely dominated women's chess during the last 17 years of her life. In this book her games are brought to life utilizing her own annotations, as well as the notes of her contemporaries"-- Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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EUR 67,60
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hardcover. Condición: Very Good. 1st edition, 2nd printing with corrections. Hardcover issued without dust-jacket. Clean and solid. Ships from a smoke-free home. Hand-wrapped and packaged in cardboard.
Librería: Books Puddle, New York, NY, Estados Unidos de AmericaBooks Puddle
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Condición: New. 277.
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Librería: Antiquariaat Looijestijn, Rotterdam, HolandaAntiquariaat Looijestijn
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2016, original red cloth, x, 316 pp., in fine condition.
Librería: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Reino UnidoMajestic Books
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Condición: New. 277.
Librería: Biblios, frankfurt am main, HESSE, AlemaniaBiblios
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Hardcover. Condición: Brand New. 316 pages. 10.00x7.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.
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Librería: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, AustraliaAussieBookSeller
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Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Not only was Vera Menchik the first woman in the history of chess to compete on an equal basis with the top male players, she absolutely dominated women's chess during the last 17 years of her life. Hers was a fascinating career as an independent professional in an era where this was rare fo…r women in any endeavor. In this book her games are brought to life utilizing her own annotations, as well as the notes of her contemporaries including Capablanca, Alekhine, Fine and others. All of her known games, as well as samples of her writings on the subject of chess are included. Beyond the technical aspect of her games, a brief biography and eulogies by her friends and colleagues reveal her life as a player and as a human being. Included are her comparisons of Russia where she was born and England where she resided as an adult, her philosophy of life, as well as her perspectives on chess in England and during World War II. Above all, a view is provided of the life of the chess professional during the golden age of Lasker, Capablanca, Alekhine, and Euwe. "Not only was Vera Menchik the first woman in the history of chess to compete on an equal basis with the top male players, she absolutely dominated women's chess during the last 17 years of her life. In this book her games are brought to life utilizing her own annotations, as well as the notes of her contemporaries"-- Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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Librería: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, Reino UnidoMispah books
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hardcover. Condición: New. NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.
Librería: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, Estados Unidos de AmericaKennys Bookstore
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Condición: New. Num Pages: 277 pages, 10 photographs. BIC Classification: BG; WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 273 x 24. Weight in Grams: 760. . 2016. Illustrated. library. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
Librería: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, IrlandaKennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd.
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EUR 144,52
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Condición: New. Num Pages: 277 pages, 10 photographs. BIC Classification: BG; WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 273 x 24. Weight in Grams: 760. . 2016. Illustrated. library. . . . .
