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, written by An Amateur and originally published in 1859, is a comprehensive guide to the game of chess. The book is designed to teach the rudiments of the game to beginners and provide an analysis of all the recognized openings for more advanced players.The first part of the book covers the basics of the game, including the rules, the board and pieces, and basic strategies. The author provides clear explanations and diagrams to help readers understand each concept.The second part of the book focuses on the various chess openings. The author provides a detailed analysis of each opening, including its strengths and weaknesses, common variations, and tactical considerations. The openings covered include the Ruy Lopez, the Sicilian Defense, and the French Defense, among others.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of careful analysis and strategic thinking. He also provides numerous examples of actual games to illustrate key concepts and demonstrate how to apply them in practice.Overall, The Chess Handbook is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their chess skills, from beginners to experienced players. Its clear explanations, detailed analysis, and practical examples make it a must-read for any chess enthusiast.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: 1165788195
• ISBN13: 9781165788194
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"