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    Shady Side
    The Life And Crimes of Norman Tweed Whitaker
    A chronicle of America's most notorious chess master based on many of his own papers. Includes a detailed story of his life, his loves, his cons, and his many chess experiences in a 60+-year career. along with 570 of his games (some with full notes). Much US chess history and some excellent photos are a notable part of the book. NOTE: This book won the Chess Cafe 'Book of the Year' award for 2000.
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    Shady Side
    The Life And Crimes of Norman Tweed Whitaker
    Catalog Code: B0013CA
    Our Price: $48.95

    Chicago 1926/Lake Hopatcong 1926 Chess Tournaments
    Publisher Dale Brandreth has a fine track record of bringing out high quality tournament books and best games collections. Here he rescues two lesser known US tournaments with the help of the energetic Robert Sherwood who provides detailed analyses to all the games. The Chicago International of 1926 saw Frank Marshall top the field ahead of Maroczy and Torre, with other famous names such as Edward Lasker and Isaac Kashdan in the chasing pack. Lake Hopatcong 1926 was a stronger double-round event with Capablanca winning ahead of Kupchik, Maroczy, Marshall and Ed.Lasker.
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    Chicago 1926/Lake Hopatcong 1926 Chess Tournaments
    Catalog Code: B0017CA
    Our Price: $39.95

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