Singapore Chess: A History, 1945-1990 by Shashi Jayakumar

Singapore Chess: A History, 1945-1990 by Shashi Jayakumar

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.

Urcan, Olimpiu G.: - Olimpiu G. Urcan is a Singapore-based chess historian. He contributes regularly to Edward Winter's Chess Notes and is the author of several chess biographies published by McFarland.

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ISBN 13	9789814733229
ISBN 10	9814733229
Title	Singapore Chess: A History, 1945-1990
Author	Shashi Jayakumar
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Year published	2017-08-02
Number of pages	404
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