Frank Marshall, United States Chess Champion: A Biography with 220 Games
Although pricey, this biography and catalog of Marshall, champ from 1907 to 1936, pays off handsomely for chess enthusiasts. The life is here, based on Marshall's autobiography. But the games themselves--ably described by grandmaster and chess journalist Soltis--are the soul of the book. Taken from Marshall's international competitions with great players such as Lasker and Tarrasch, the scorecards track the move-by-move evolution toward modern strategies, while simultaneously conveying how "chess was transformed from a pastime to a profession." Best for libraries where there is a thriving local interest in the game.Gilbert Taylor--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.