Chess has developed such a large body of myth and folklore that sorting fact from fiction is not easy. As with Edward Winter's previous volumes in his "Chess Notes” series—Chess Explorations (1996), Kings, Commoners and Knaves (1999) and A Chess Omnibus (2003)—this work (from a new publisher) features in-depth research into chess lore, corrections of popular misconceptions, biographical notes on famous players, and authenticated quotations.

There is a rich selection of forgotten games, and many items include contributions from the author's correspondents worldwide. Written for the general chess enthusiast and the devotee of chess history, the book is illustrated with 219 rare photographs and 210 diagrams of chess positions. The book concludes with a comprehensive bibliography and indexes of players, games and openings, illustrations, and general subjects.

About the Author: Edward Winter ("the world's greatest chess historian” in the words of the U.S. scholar and master John Donaldson) is also the author of Capablanca (McFarland, 1989).

Reviews:

• "Fascinating...great read”—Chess Life
• "The debt the chess world owes to Winter is vast”—Chess "marvelous...fun to read”—Winnipeg Free Press
• "The production values are high...meticulously documented. There is something in here to delight everyone who loves chess. Edward Winter has masterfully demonstrated once again that chess history does not have to be distorted to be ‘fun'”—Georgia Chess.

Specifications:

• Author: Winter
• Book Type: Paperback, 2006
• Notation: Figurine Notation
• Pages: 395