''Chess Masterpieces'' is a book that features a collection of 150 of the most notable chess games from the past 25 years. Each game is accompanied by detailed notes and analysis by H. E. Bird, a renowned chess player and author. The book is a valuable resource for chess enthusiasts and players looking to improve their skills and understanding of the game. The games included in the book showcase a variety of strategies and tactics used by some of the greatest chess players of the time, making it an essential addition to any chess library.Includes The Finest Game In The Exhibition Tournament Of 1851 And In The Vienna Tournament Of 1873 With Excellent Specimens Of The Styles Of Anderssen, Blackburne, Der Laza, Hanstein, Kolisch, Lowenthal, Morphy, Staunton, Steinitz, And The Principal English Players. Supplemented By Games Of Labourdonnais, Mac Donnell And Cochrane Contested Prior To 1849.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.