Maroczy Hundert Schach Partien ( Maroczy 100 Chess Games) Olms Edition

For sale is a brand new, still in plastic wrap, the book Maróczy's Hundert Schachpartien (published by Edition Olms, Zürich, 1984) is a high-quality reprint of the classic 1921 original edition by Bernhard Kagan (Berlin).This renowned collection features 100 carefully selected chess games personally chosen and annotated by the great Hungarian grandmaster Géza Maróczy (1870–1951), one of the world's leading players in the early 20th century and a key figure in the golden age of chess.The games showcase Maróczy's elegant positional style, deep strategic understanding, exceptional endgame mastery (particularly in rook endings and with the bishop pair), and his famous solidity and precision—qualities that earned him the nickname "the Hungarian Wall."In addition to the annotated games, the book includes:A portrait of the masterA biographical sketch detailing his life and chess careerThe Olms edition preserves the historical value of the original while offering modern collectors and enthusiasts a durable, well-produced hardcover volume from the respected "Tschaturanga" series of chess reprints.An essential work for anyone interested in classical chess, the development of positional play, or the legacy of one of the strongest players never to become World Champion. Ideal for study, inspiration, and appreciation of early 20th-century grandmaster chess.

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