H.E. Bird: A Chess Biography with 1,198 Games

by Hans Renette

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786475781
• ISBN13: 9780786475780
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 8.5" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher