Gideon Sthlberg - An Epoch in Swedish Chess
Volume I: The Musketeer Years 19081939

Gideon Sthlberg (19081967) reigned among the worlds best chess players for over three decades, leaving an indelible mark on the Swedish chess scene. This captivating biography chronicles his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings in a village outside Gothenburg to global acclaim, marked by triumphant matches against formidable adversaries like Rudolf Spielmann and Aron Nimzowitsch. Alongside fellow countrymen Gsta Stoltz and Erik Lundin, known as "The Three Musketeers"; Sthlberg later elevated Sweden to chess supremacy, securing podium finishes in several Olympiads. However, Sthlberg was not only a strong grandmaster but also a prolific writer of books and newspaper articles. His reputation and popularity made him a natural choice as an arbiter in several world championship matches.

With meticulous research and captivating storytelling, this volume I of Gideon Sthlberg, An Epoch in Swedish Chess, covers Sthlbergs early years up to and including the 1939 Olympiad in Buenos Aires. The reader will get an understanding of Sthlbergs character, his motivations, and the challenges he faced on and off the chessboard. Many of Sthlbergs opponents are also portrayed in the book, mixed with all known games, often with contemporary annotations. In this way, the reader will also get a rare glimpse into the international chess life of the time through the eyes of a man who was placed right in its epicentre.

Volume II will cover the remainder of Sthlberg's career.

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Product details

Title: Gideon Sthlberg - An Epoch in Swedish Chess, Volume I
Author: Peter Holmgren
Publisher: Verendel Publishing
Language: English
Format: hardcover book
Pages: 582 pages with numerous photographs, illustrations, and tables

ISBN: 978-91-527-3514-5
Item weight: 2116 g
Dimensions: 29.5 x 23 x 3.5 cm

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