Шахматный конгресс 1862 / The chess congress of 1862

Joseph Henry Blackburne met and defeated the top players in chess history, including Anderssen, Steinitz, and Tschigorin. Known as the "Black Death", Blackburne’s game was wide open and highly tactical. This aggressive attacking style ranked him among the world’s elite during a career lasting over 50 years, and made him a favorite personality on the 19th century chess scene. Throughout this period Blackburne remained a tough and dangerous opponent, and yet - more so than most players - he knew how to have fun at chess. He loved to tell stories, and would happily banter with the crowds who flocked to his displays of simultaneous or blindfold prowess. That spirit of good-natured humor is evident all through the book before us. Edited by J.Lowenthal, To which is prefixed by G.Medley Роскошный турнирный сборник - 538 стр.!