Joseph Henry Blackburne

Discover the remarkable life and career of Joseph Henry Blackburne in this comprehensive biography by Tim Harding, published by McFarland & Co Inc in 2015. Spanning over 50 years, Blackburne (1841-1924) emerged as one of the top three chess masters in the world, winning the British Chess Championship and numerous international tournaments. This hardback edition features an extensive collection of more than 1,000 of Blackburne's games, meticulously organized chronologically, including all his surviving games from serious competition. With 592 pages of in-depth analysis and historical context, this biography is an essential read for chess enthusiasts and historians alike. Dive into the life of a chess legend and explore the strategies that made him a formidable player in the world of chess.