This fascinating volume offers a glimpse into the world of competitive chess at the turn of the 20th century. Featuring annotated games from the renowned international tournament held in Manchester in 1890, the book provides valuable insights into the strategies and tactics of some of the leading chess players of the day. Whether you're a serious chess enthusiast or simply a casual player, this book is sure to provide hours of entertainment and instruction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.