AThe Los Angeles Times Los Angeles, California Sunday, March 22, 1964 - Page 84
CHESSWORLD
The first issue of Chessworld, new magazine edited by Frank Brady, contains 80 pages beautifully printed on fine paper with colorful pictures and drawings.
The material is of general interest, and anyone with a smattering of chess knowledge will find much to enjoy. On the other hand, the player who wishes to improve his game and is looking for technical information will not find it here.
The main article is on the life of Paul Morphy, written by David Lawson. It is a good factual account of the New Orleans lad who was perhaps the greatest chess genius of all time, though his active career was all too short.
Grandmaster Alexander Kotov of the Soviet Union writes “Why the Russians,” giving some insight into the status of chess in Russia, and the reasons for the sustained success of their players. Pal Benko, who is an expert on the subject, discusses the perils of time pressure in tournament chess. This is a form of addiction that has its amusing aspects, though not to the players concerned. The most controversial item in the issue is by U.S. champion Bobby Fischer, who lists the 10 greatest masters in history.
To Be Continued.
