Samuel (Salomon) Lipschütz vs Jackson Whipps Showalter
A time travel in chess history lands in 1892, where two titans are facing each other in an epic match!
The Ink War
This book is the story of the rivalry between Zukertort and Steinitz which culminated in the first World Championship. The book creates a complex portrait of these two personalities, and their rivalry through their writings, games, and fragments the author deems important.
German Chess Set Makers – J. G. Gärtner
Yesterday, March 15, 2022, marked the one year anniversary of this site. To commemorate this notable event, I decided to publish a new article. It shall not only be a simple article, but it should rather be the first of a series of articles dedicated to German chess set makers of the 19th and early
Winning the World Open…a Review!
In 1973 legendary organizer Bill Goichberg created the model for what would become an iconic American chess tournament. The deal at the World Open was plain and simple: high entry fees, big prizes, and no frills.
From that moment onwards grandmasters and amateurs have been flocking to the World Open in an annual pilgrimage. Every year around the 4th of July, Philadelphia – the home of the World Open barring a few excursions to other cities – has been the scene of countless epic battles on the chess board.
Timman’s Triumphs – My 100 best games
One of the best of the west, Timman belongs to that category of players who reached the final match for the world championship, but weren’t able to win it. Yet he won endless top tournaments ahead of the reigning world champions.
Chess collecting – the story continues
In my first article I described that chess does not only consist of openings, tactics and tournaments, but that the chess enthusiast can and should also show an interest in the history of the game and the playing material. This recent article shows the close links between the two. Today I want to tie in
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