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Chess in Singapore, 1945-1990 by Olimpiu G. Urcan and Shashi Jayakumar (2016, Hardcover)

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PublisherWorld Industries Scientific Publishing Co Pte LTD
ISBN-109814733210
ISBN-139789814733212
eBay Product ID (ePID)219222919

Product Key Features

Book TitleChess in Singapore, 1945-1990
Number of Pages280 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicChess, Asia / Southeast Asia
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenreGames & Activities, History
AuthorOlimpiu G. Urcan, Shashi Jayakumar
FormatHardcover

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Item Weight0 Oz

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2016-051254
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal794.10959570904
Edition DescriptionAnnotated edition
SynopsisThis book is the definitive volume on the history of chess in Singapore. Covering 1945-1990, it covers the post-war emergence of a truly "local" chess scene out of the colonial period, then taking the story up to the modern era. Contained within these pages are tributes to the modern founding fathers of Singapore chess. Also chronicled within are the careers of Singapore's top players and their achievements. This includes fine team performances (belying Singapore's seeming status in the chess world as a tiny red dot) and spectacular individual successes on the international stage. In documenting chess development in Singapore for the period in question, this book also provides glimpses of a wider social history. Personal stories (based on fresh interviews) are provided that give a sense of the chessplaying milieu of the time. Stalwarts in the chess scene, featured in this book, went on to be notable figures in the wider social and political landscape. A selection of 139 annotated games played by top Singapore-based players and Singapore masters between 1949 and 1990 is matched by a rich collection of more than 200 rare illustrations. This volume is a wonderful resource for chess aficionados, interested amateurs, collectors and historians., This book is the definitive volume on the history of chess in Singapore. Covering 1945-1990, it covers the post-war emergence of a truly 'local' chess scene out of the colonial period, then taking the story up to the modern era. Contained within these pages are tributes to the modern founding fathers of Singapore chess. Also chronicled within are the careers of Singapore's top players and their achievements. This includes fine team performances (belying Singapore's seeming status in the chess world as a tiny red dot) and spectacular individual successes on the international stage.In documenting chess development in Singapore for the period in question, this book also provides glimpses of a wider social history. Personal stories (based on fresh interviews) are provided that give a sense of the chessplaying milieu of the time. Stalwarts in the chess scene, featured in this book, went on to be notable figures in the wider social and political landscape.A selection of 139 annotated games played by top Singapore-based players and Singapore masters between 1949 and 1990 is matched by a rich collection of more than 200 rare illustrations. This volume is a wonderful resource for chess aficionados, interested amateurs, collectors and historians.
LC Classification NumberGV1330