The Chess Tournament : Kessinger Publishing : 9781165129775 : 1165129779 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""The Chess Tournament: A Collection Of The Games Played At This Celebrated Assemblage"" is a book written by Howard Staunton and published in 1852. The book contains a collection of chess games played at a tournament, which was considered a significant event in the world of chess at that time. The book includes detailed descriptions of each game, along with annotations and analysis by Staunton, who was a renowned chess player and writer. The tournament was held in London in 1851, and it attracted some of the best chess players from around the world. The book provides a fascinating insight into the world of chess during the mid-19th century and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the game.Illustrated By Copious Diagrams, And Notes, Critical And Explanatory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as li