Adolf Albin in America: A European Chess Master's Sojourn, 1893-1895

by Olimpiu G Urcan

Adolf Albin, a Romanian-born chess master of German origins, was renowned for his originality and his eccentric and dashing playing style, aggressiveness and edgy character. Through previously unpublished data, tournament reports, newspaper articles and consultation games this work covers Albin's brief but highly significant period spent in New York, 1893-1895, with details on his life and chess career.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786495693
• ISBN13: 9780786495696
• Release Date: May 2014
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher