Seventy-Five Chess Problems

By John Ormerod Scarlett Thursby

Book Overview

Seventy-Five Chess Problems is a book written by John Ormerod Scarlett Thursby in 1883. The book is a collection of 75 chess problems, which are puzzles that require the solver to find a specific sequence of moves that leads to a checkmate or a draw. Each problem in the book is presented with a diagram of the chessboard and a set of instructions that describe the starting position and the objective of the puzzle. The problems in the book range in difficulty from easy to challenging, and they are designed to test the solver's ability to think creatively and strategically. The book is intended for chess enthusiasts and players who are looking to improve their skills and develop their problem-solving abilities. Overall, Seventy-Five Chess Problems is a classic and timeless work of chess literature that continues to be a valuable resource for chess players of all levels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166938867
• ISBN13: 9781166938864
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"