Chess World Championships: All the Games, All with Diagrams, 1834-2004 - Softcover

"this reference work ought to be in the library of all chess players who take chess seriously, or even casually...impressive...outstanding"--IM John Donaldson (JeremySilman.com); "a useful reference work"--British Chess Magazine; "many great games by most of the best players of all time.... As an historical reference the book has considerable value, but it can also be used for leisurely pleasure...I for one am glad to own it"--ChessCafe.com; "impressive volume...this is an exciting reference book I can recommend. I know of nothing to equal it"--Australian Chess Forum; "truly a reference work"--Blitz Chess; "outstanding"--ChessGeek.com; "detailed"--American Libraries; "for players who want to trace the history of chess development over 150 years"--Philadelphia Inquirer; "a complete record of the game's most important competitions...a welcome addition"--Inside Chess; "an amazing work"--Chess Post.

From the second edition: This brand new edition contains every move (standard international algebraic notation) of every game played in world championship competition, including all ""official"" such titles since 1886 and all decisive matches by the world's leading players for the 50 years prior to that date. A diagram of the critical or most interesting moment accompanies every game. All games are dated, with playing locations noted. All source material discrepancies have been researched and resolved. Charts or crosstables showing overall results precede each match or tournament. A lengthy bibliography and a detailed openings index complete the work.