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H.E. Bird - A Chess Biography

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  • Renette H.
  • McFarland
  • Engels
  • 595 blz.
  • 2016
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No chess player of the 19th century had a longer, more varied career than Henry Edward Bird (1829-1908). After pursuing a civil career for years his love for chess prevailed. He belonged to the top level of British players for decades but he really shone at Simpson’s Divan.

​Bird’s accessibility, fierce attacking style and contempt for draws made him a people’s favorite but his proud and touchy character led him into disputes with his colleagues. A very strong and widely known player, he fell into oblivion after his death.
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This comprehensive first biography of Bird provides a detailed account of his personal life and a deeply researched coverage of his feats at the chess board. Almost 1,200 games are included, hundreds of them published here for the first time. Nearly 450 games-many of them thrilling all-out fights-are presented with a mix of contemporary and modern annotations.

Librarian Hans Renette is fide master in chess (with 2 IM norms). He lives in Bierbeek, Belgium.