He was the author of several valuable works on political economy, West India commerce, and foreign trade in general, and his style, which was remarkable perspicuous, illuminated his comprehensive views with great felicity. His talents were not, however, confined to this one pursuit, but appeared equally to grasp and command a variety of subjects, difficult of attainment to ordinary minds. This gentleman was not only the best chess player in the united kingdom (sic), but the best our country has possessed since Philidor. who died last week at the early age of 37. M`Donnell - The amateurs of chess in this country have to regret the loss of Alex. Thomastonk: From "The Belfast News Letter", Oct 2, 1835: McDonnell vs La Bourdonnais, 1835, as they are relevant here.īrankat: A very fine master Mr.McDonnell. LIFE Master AJ: See also a few of my comments on: (King's Indian, Dragon, Benoni, two on the Grunfeld, etc.)Īt one time, I had literally memorized all the (complete) games in the first two books, several friends (Bruce Andersson and David Kurjan) who knew me in my High School days can attest to this. #7.) A Dover reprint (soft cover, blue)of Paul Morphy's Games. (I forgot who did it, I won this as a prize at a chess tournament, I lost it many years ago.) #3.) "1000 (best) Short Games of Chess" (Chernev) #2.) "The Complete Chessplayer." (Reinfeld) #1.) "The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played." (Chernev) (This was back in the early 1970's.) A few favorites were: However, I can still clearly remember when I only had around 15-20 books in my library. and just about all of them have stacks - that go nearly to the ceiling - on top.) Some shelves, have stacks in back and rows in front. LIFE Master AJ: Today, I probably have a couple of thousand books, I don't even try to count them any more. at one time, I had memorized many of these games.I am sure I would never had become a master, if not for the writings of Chernev. Chernev's books on "The Most Instructive Games of Chess" and also the one on Capa's best endings. Although he never personally gave me lessons, I became master probably because of Chernev's books.
That's what I like about this site, the pleasant revelations that sometimes occur. Highest rating achieved in database: 2283īenzol: So 's alterego is Thomas Niessen ? Highest rating achieved in database: 2495. TheFocus: And, let me point out that does not hold Chernev as the most trust-worthy of sources in.
I did a search at, and not surprisingly, your name doesn't turn up. Someone points out that you were wrong, even provide evidence, and you respond with insults. but we all know that this is par for the course.
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If you don't then I would suggest you are just full of hot air.
LIFE Master AJ: And if you want to settle the argument, write Winter.ĬhessBase, USCF, (me) consider him to be the final authority on such matters. (Lots of cross-tables, educate yourself.)
LIFE Master AJ: And if you need PROOF, I would suggest Soltis's book on the History of the U.S. REFINE SEARCH: White wins (1-0) | Black wins (0-1) | Draws (1/2-1/2) | McDonnell wins | McDonnell loses McDonnell died in 1835 of Bright's Disease (now known as acute or chronic nephritis) and is buried in Kensal Green cemetery in London. Although he lost by an overall score of (+27, =13, -45), the high standard of play did a great deal to raise the profile of chess in both France and England. A player of GM strength, he initially studied chess under William Lewis in the 1820s and from June to October 1834 contested six matches against Louis Charles Mahe De La Bourdonnais. (born May-22-1798, died Sep-14-1835, 37 years old) United KingdomĪlexander McDonnell was born in Belfast, Ireland. Search Sacrifice Explorer for Alexander McDonnell are excluded from this statistic.īlunder check: Alexander McDonnell by nimh * Overall winning percentage = (wins+draws/2) / total games in the database.ġ0 exhibition games, blitz/rapid, odds games, etc.
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