The Chess Handbook: Teaching The Rudiments Of The Game And Giving An Analysis Of All The Recognized Openings (1859)

By An Amateur

Book Overview

The Chess Handbook by An Amateur is a comprehensive guide to the game of chess, originally published in 1859. The book is designed to teach the rudiments of the game to beginners and provide a detailed analysis of all the recognized openings for more advanced players. The author covers the basic principles of chess, including the movement of pieces, the value of each piece, and the importance of controlling the center of the board. The book also includes detailed explanations of popular openings such as the Ruy Lopez, the Sicilian Defense, and the French Defense, along with strategies for each. The Chess Handbook is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their game, whether they are just starting out or have been playing for years.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: 1104483475
• ISBN13: 9781104483470
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"