Overview

This is an historical overview and detailed analysis of American correspondence chess from the 1840s to about 1999. Particular attention is paid to the Correspondence Chess League of America (CCLA), the oldest correspondence chess organization in America and the second oldest in the world. Also included are comparisons of American postal chess play to that of other nations; discussions of the United States Postal Chess Federation, which runs the national championship and encompasses most major American clubs; and biographies of America's two World Correspondence Chess Champions. Over 200 illustrative games are included with diagrams. Appendices cover the CCLA rating system, adjudication, the Russian system, and winners of selected tournaments. A bibliography provides opportunities for further research and indexes cover players, game openings, and general topics.

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Author:   Bryce D. Avery
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.503kg
ISBN:  

9780786473960

ISBN 10:   0786473967
Pages:   287
Publication Date:   30 October 2012
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments      viii Preface      1. In the Beginning (to 1909)      2. E Pluribus Unum (1909–1917)      3. Hoover in Charge (1917–1933)      4. The Walt James Era (1933–1946)      5. Spackman and Rees (1946–1964)      6. Times of Turbulence (1964–1977)      7. The Honn Years (1977–1991)      8. Looking Ahead (From 1991)      9. International Play      10. One Nation Under the USPCF      11. Dr. Hans Berliner: America’s First World Correspondence Chess Champion      12. Dr. Victor Palciauskas: The CCLA’s World Champion      Appendix A. The CCLA Rating System      Appendix B. Adjudication      Appendix C. The Russian System      Appendix D. Winners of Selected Tournaments      Bibliography      Index of Openings (by game number)      Index of Players (by game number)      General Index (by page number)     

Reviews

superbly produced...well indexed. Recommended --<i>British Chess Magazine</i>; informative --<i>Chess Mail</i>; a wealth for the correspondence chess historian...this book will set the standard for books to come...a major contribution to our game, and the games printed are worth the price --<i>Chess Life</i>; a very detailed history of the CCLA...a large number of highly fascinating games...well written and researched --<i>American Postal Chess Tournaments News Bulletin</i>; recommended --<i>Blitz Chess.</i>

Author Information

Bryce D. Avery, a member of the Correspondence Chess League of America for nearly two decades, was elected as one of the youngest directors ever and was appointed as League historian in 1998. He lives in Centennial, Colorado.

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