How Long to Read Chess Theory from Stamma to Steinitz, 1735-1894

How Long Does it Take to Read Chess Theory from Stamma to Steinitz, 1735-1894?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 12 minutes to read Chess Theory from Stamma to Steinitz, 1735-1894 by Frank Hoffmeister

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Description

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 period are examined and biographical sketches put the contributions of more than 30 masters into context. The author presents many new insights--for example, regarding the origins of the Ponziani Opening, the Dutch Defense and the Petroff Defense. French star La Bourdonnais used other sources for almost every part of his Nouveau Traite. Morphy's analysis of the Philidor Defense was faulty and Anderssen's play included many positional ideas. Harrwitz and Neumann published modern treatises long before Steinitz came out with his Modern Chess Instructor. Many ending themes belong to less well-known authors, such as Cozio, Chapais, van Zuylen van Nyevelt, Sarratt, Kling and Horwitz, Berger and Salvio.

How long is Chess Theory from Stamma to Steinitz, 1735-1894?

Chess Theory from Stamma to Steinitz, 1735-1894 by Frank Hoffmeister is 491 pages long, and a total of 123,241 words.

This makes it 166% the length of the average book. It also has 151% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Chess Theory from Stamma to Steinitz, 1735-1894 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 13 minutes to read Chess Theory from Stamma to Steinitz, 1735-1894 aloud.

What Reading Level is Chess Theory from Stamma to Steinitz, 1735-1894?

Chess Theory from Stamma to Steinitz, 1735-1894 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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