{"product_id":"olson-the-chess-kings-volume-one-history-politics-and-the-fine-art-of-mythmaking-in-chess","title":"Olson: The Chess Kings (Volume One) - History, Politics, and the Fine Art of Mythmaking in Chess (Antiquariat)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChess History Through the World Champions: From the 15th Century to 1940\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chess Kings, Volume One by Calvin Olson traces the evolution of modern chess from its emergence in the late 15th century through 1940, examining the game's development via its most prestigious contests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than focusing solely on moves and tactics, this history explores the personalities, ambitions, and rivalries of the world champions themselves, revealing how political intrigue and personal conflict shaped competitive chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorians and enthusiasts seeking to understand chess beyond the board will find documented games, championship records, and biographical context that illuminate the human side of the game's transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed account of world championship matches and the personalities behind them from 1450 to 1940\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThirty-one historically significant games with full analysis and explanation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendices listing all title holders and major tournament winners for reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive annotated bibliography for further research into chess history and its key figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus on the politics and mythmaking that shaped the public perception of chess champions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA essential resource for those interested in how chess developed as a competitive pursuit and how its greatest players became cultural figures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat time period does this book cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book traces chess history from the late 15th century, when the modern game began to take shape, through 1940. It emphasizes world championship contests as the framework for understanding the game's development during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the book include actual chess games?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Thirty-one historically important games are included, each fully annotated and explained so readers can understand their significance both tactically and historically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this book focused on chess strategy and tactics, or on history?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a chess history book that emphasizes the personalities, politics, and social context of the world champions rather than deep tactical instruction. The games are presented historically rather than as training material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trafford Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58141135143294,"sku":"9781412039079","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/9781412039079.jpg?v=1790874151","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/en\/products\/olson-the-chess-kings-volume-one-history-politics-and-the-fine-art-of-mythmaking-in-chess","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}