De la Bourdonnais versus McDonnell, 1834 - Utterberg, Cary

Provides a history of the six chess matches Louis Charles Mahe de la Bourdonnais and Alexander McDonnell played against each other in 1834. The 85 games are analysed using modern theory, and there are numerous diagrams and previously published commentary. Biographies of the combatants illuminate their place in the game's history.