Wilhelm Steinitz: First World Chess Champion

by Isaak Linder and Vladimir Linder

The World Chess Champion Series

The first official world champion, Wilhelm Steinitz was a towering figure in the chess world in the last quarter of the 19th century. For nearly three decades, he never lost a serious match. His opening innovations have resonated for more than a century. For example, for those who do not wish to meet the Ruy Lopez with 3...a6, the Steinitz Defense, 3...d6, may still be one of the best ways to meet the "Spanish...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1936490927
• ISBN13: 9781936490929
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Russell Enterprises
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"