{"product_id":"wilhelm-steinitz-first-world-chess-champion-paperback","title":"Wilhelm Steinitz: First World Chess Champion - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIsaak Linder\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eVladimir Linder\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAndy Soltis\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe World Chess Champion Series \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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 Torture.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the early 1870s, he formulated a positional approach that served as the foundation of modern chess. And his pioneering work on chess theory has been a major, enduring influence since it was postulated. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoreover, if we think of his achievements as a writer, not just as a player, Steinitz was unique. Few authors before or since even come close. And none of his great successors could match his versatility and output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 27, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769917735200,"sku":"9781936490929","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/788abf4c38e7b1d95b782109e470d6c9.webp?v=1780359764","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/wilhelm-steinitz-first-world-chess-champion-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}