The Zurich Chess Club, 1809-2009

by Richard Forster

Founded in 1809, the Zurich Chess Club is the world's oldest chess organization. Throughout its two centuries of existence it has been a meeting point for many remarkable personalities in the fields of art, literature, science, economy, politics and chess. This historical text examines how the club, a driving force behind Swiss chess, also became a major player on the international chess scene. Topics covered include the storied development of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786460644
• ISBN13: 9780786460649
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.2" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher