Henry Thomas Buckle

Chess History With Sarah Beth

"Like Morphy after him, Buckle found victory at chess a rather minor affair, seeing chess as a pastime, not an occupation. He deplored slow play and the lack of time controls. He considered his study of civilization, history and sociology far more important and resented taking time away from his studies 'and never afterwards took part in a public match' after defeating Anderssen and Lowenthal. "
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