Chess Results, 1747-1900 - by Gino Di Felice (Paperback)

About the Book

Here, in one volume, are the results of the main chess competitions--both tournaments and matches--that took place around the world from 1747 to 1900. To further clarify the results listed, this work also includes sections on both symbols and abbreviations. Additionally, three different indices offer entries on events, players and sources. Compiled from contemporary sources such as newspapers, periodicals, tournament records and match books, this work contains 465 tournament crosstables and 590 match scores. It is indexed by events and players.

Book Synopsis

This comprehensive chronological reference work gives the results of the main men's chess competitions--both tournaments and matches--that took place around the world from 1747 through 1900.

Entries note the location and, when available, the sponsor. First and last names of players are given whenever possible and are standardized for easy reference. Compiled from contemporary sources such as newspapers, periodicals, tournament records and match books, this work contains 465 tournament crosstables and 590 match scores. It is indexed by events and players.

Review Quotes

"high quality...impressive...very important reference work"-Chessmail.com; "Di Felice deserves praise for...unearthing much new data"-Chesscafe.com; "a fine record book, as complete as it can get and far exceeding the number of results listed in previous excellent works...an invaluable tool not only for chess journalists and chess history buffs, but for any player interested in the glorious past"-The Washington Post; "colossal...the ultimate achievement"-The Week In Chess; "a magnificent reference work...highly recommend[ed]"-Seagaard Chess Reviews.

About the Author

Gino Di Felice is the author of numerous reference books on chess. He works in the food industry and lives in Mosciano Sant'Angelo, Teramo, Italy.