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The Ink War
Romanticism versus Modernity in Chess
2023 || Paperback || Willy Hendriks || New in Chess
The rivalry between William Steinitz and Johannes Zukertort, the world's strongest chess players in the late nineteenth century, became so fierce that it was eventually named The Ink War. They fought their battle on the chessboard and in various chess magazines and columns. It was not only about who was the strongest player but also about who had the best ideas on how to play the game.
In 1872, Johannes Zukertort moved from Berlin to London to continue his chess career. Ten years earlier, Wil...
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On the Origin of Good Moves
A Skeptic's Guide to Getting Better at Chess
2023 || Paperback || Willy Hendriks || New in Chess
The way a beginner develops into a strong chess player closely resembles the progress of the game of chess itself. This popular idea is the reason why many renowned chess instructors such as former World Champions Garry Kasparov and Max Euwe, emphasize the importance of studying the history of chess.
Willy Hendriks agrees that there is much to be learned from the pioneers of our game. He challenges, however, the conventional view on what the stages in the advancement of chess actually have be...