{"product_id":"renette-h-e-bird-a-chess-biography-with-1-198-games","title":"Renette: H.E. Bird - A Chess Biography with 1,198 Games","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFollow the career of a 19th-century British master through his games\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH.E. Bird: A Chess Biography with 1,198 Games by Hans Renette is the first full biography of Henry Edward Bird (1829–1908).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBird worked in a civil career for years before chess took priority. He then belonged to the top rank of British players for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was especially prominent at Simpson's Divan. His accessible manner, aggressive attacking style and dislike of draws made him popular with the public, while a proud and touchy temperament led to disputes with fellow players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author, a historian and FIDE Master with two IM norms, combines a detailed account of Bird's personal life with research into his results over the board. The book is aimed at chess historians and readers interested in 19th-century chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiography of Henry Edward Bird's personal life and chess career\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlmost 1,200 games, hundreds of them published for the first time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearly 450 games with a mix of contemporary and modern annotations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of Bird's role at Simpson's Divan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendices with chess problems, tournament and match records, and results against masters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of the Chess Journalists of America award for best book in the category \"Other\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA detailed reference for anyone interested in 19th-century British chess history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich games does the book contain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book contains almost 1,200 games, of which hundreds are published for the first time. Nearly 450 games are annotated with a mix of contemporary and modern comments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the book only a game collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Alongside the games, it provides a biography of Bird's personal life and chess career. Appendices cover chess problems, tournament and match records, and results against masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the book intended for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is aimed at chess historians and chess enthusiasts interested in the history of the game in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58290080907646,"sku":"9781476660554","price":69.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8415\/3664\/files\/H_E_Bird_A_Chess_Biography_with_1198_Games.jpg?v=1792690133","url":"https:\/\/chess-tigers.de\/en\/products\/renette-h-e-bird-a-chess-biography-with-1-198-games","provider":"Chess Tigers Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}