{"product_id":"the-chess-battles-of-hastings-stories-and-games-of-the-oldest-chess-tournament-in-the-world-9789056919955","title":"The Chess Battles of Hastings: Stories and Games of the Oldest Chess Tournament in the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe annual chess tournament in Hastings, England, has a long and rich history, dating back to 1895 when Harry Pillsbury shocked the European chess elite with his victory. German FM Jürgen Brustkern has been making the pilgrimage to Hastings since 1977 and has compiled a collection of games and stories from the tournament's fascinating history. This collection is best enjoyed in the dark days between Christmas and New Year's Eve, after a stroll on the beach. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 384 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 06 January 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: New In Chess\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNo other chess tournament has such a long and rich history as the annual gathering at the English seaside resort of Hastings. The stories begin in 1895 when the young American Harry Pillsbury shocked the European chess elite with his victory and span 125 years. German FM Jürgen Brustkern has been making the annual pilgrimage to Hastings ever since 1977. Together with his compatriot Norbert Wallet, he describes the tournament's fascinating history and portrays forty of the most colorful participants. This collection of games and stories is enjoyed best in the dark days between Christmas and New Year's Eve, after a stroll on the beach, immersed in the spirit of Hastings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo other chess tournament has such a long and rich history as the annual gathering at the English seaside resort of Hastings. The stories begin in 1895 when the young American Harry Pillsbury shocked the European chess elite with his victory and span 125 years. German FM Jürgen Brustkern has been making the annual pilgrimage to Hastings ever since 1977. Together with his compatriot Norbert Wallet, he describes the tournament's fascinating history and portrays forty of the most colorful participants. This collection of games and stories is enjoyed best in the dark days between Christmas and New Year's Eve, after a stroll on the beach, immersed in the spirit of Hastings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 841g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240 x 178 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789056919955\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jurgen Brustkern,Norbert Wallet","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44097236402426,"sku":"9789056919955","price":23.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_4dafb6a5-c4b4-4145-8781-cb8b89d8c4f3.jpg?v=1676914181","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-chess-battles-of-hastings-stories-and-games-of-the-oldest-chess-tournament-in-the-world-9789056919955","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}