The Match Tournament At St. Petersburg 1895-6

For sale is the First Edition  book The Match Tournament at St. Petersburg, 1895-6: A Turning Point in Chess History is a book written by John C. Owen that provides a unique perspective on the famous chess matches held in St. Petersburg in 1895-6. The book is published by Caissa Editions and is 118 pages long. The book provides a detailed analysis of the games and the events surrounding the matches. The tournament featured four of the world’s strongest players: Lasker, Steinitz, Pillsbury, and Chigorin. Each player played the others six times. The event was announced by Chigorin at the end of the Hastings 1895 tournament, which was won by Pillsbury. The book provides a unique perspective on the matches from the Soviet point of view and offers insights into the strategies and tactics employed by both players. It is an excellent resource for chess enthusiasts who want to learn more about the historic matches and the strategies employed by the players.See pictures for details!