Around the Chess World in 80 Years by Dr. Nathan J. Divinsky is a fascinating statistical study of chess history. The work examines the six greatest chess players from 1870 to 1950, analyzing their games, biographies, and performance trends.

Some of the legendary players covered include Emanuel Lasker, Akiba Rubinstein, José Capablanca, Alexander Alekhine, Mikhail Botvinnik, and Harry Pillsbury. The work explores how age differences and playing styles influenced results, offering insights into the evolution of chess mastery over time.

Around the Chess World in 80 Years by Nathan J. Divinsky was published by British Chess Magazine (BCM) in two volumes—Volume I in 1961 and Volume II in 1965.

Many diagrams. Descriptive notation. 68+100 pages. Paperback. Glued.

Condition: Slight use. Glue dried.

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