Walter Korn
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Walter Korn (May 22, 1908 in
Chess.[1] Korn was a FIDE International Judge for chess compositions and contributed the entire topic of chess for the Encyclopædia Britannica
(1972).
Korn was the writer of Modern Chess Openings (MCO) (revised editions 7 through 12, 13th revised by Nick de Firmian), which was considered an authoritative work on the openings of chess. A new edition of MCO would come out every five years or so, and it was essential reading for tournament chess players.
In later years, Korn enlisted the help of top players, such as
Larry Evans and Grandmaster Nick de Firmian
, while continuing as a co-author.
Korn fled his homeland for
Joint Distribution Committee and the United Jewish Appeal
.
Books
- Modern Chess Openings (11th ed.). ISBN 0-273-41845-9.
- Modern Chess Openings (12th ed.). ISBN 0-679-13500-6.
- Modern Chess Openings (13th ed.). ISBN 0-8129-1785-5.
- American Chess Art: 250 Portraits of Endgame Study. ISBN 0-273-07215-3.
- The Brilliant Touch in Chess. London: Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons Ltd, 1950
References
- ^ Edward Winter (7 January 2012). "7448. Crown v Korn". chessnotes. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
Sources
- Modern Chess Openings (11th ed.). ISBN 0-273-41845-9. – sleeve notes for biography and photo
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