Why read Chess Theory from Stamma to Steinitz, 1735-1894?

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Most chess biographies present the games of famous players--but not their writings. Filling that gap, this book begins with Syrian master and author of chess studies Philip Stamma, and finishes with the first world champion William Steinitz. The main novelties in opening, middlegame and endgame theory in the 160 year…

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1 author picked Chess Theory from Stamma to Steinitz, 1735-1894 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Matthew Sadler

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