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The Ink War

Romanticism versus Modernity in Chess

by Willy Hendriks · 2022 · 480 pages

Magnus Carlsen
Magnus Carlsen
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About This Book

This work chronicles the intense rivalry between chess masters William Steinitz and Johannes Zukertort in the late 19th century. It examines the evolution of chess strategy from the 'Romantic' style to the 'Modern' scientific approach, culminating in the first official World Chess Championship match in 1886.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorPhilosophyHistory

Topics

BiographyChessCompetitionDecision MakingRivalryStrategy

Book Details

Published

2022

Pages

480

Language

en

ISBN

9789493257641

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