The blue book of chess : teaching the rudiments of the game, and giving an…
"The Blue Book of Chess" is an instructional manual on the game of chess that was written in the early 20th century. The work aims to teach beginners the fundamentals of chess, focusing on simplifying the complexities of various openings and strategies through analyzed games. At the start of this manual, the preface outlines its purpose as a resource for those learning chess, indicating that many learners have been overwhelmed by the
variety of tactics available, particularly regarding openings. It highlights the importance of understanding the power and moves of chess pieces, with illustrations to demonstrate these concepts. The initial chapter discusses the arrangement of the pieces and the chessboard, defining technical terms and providing the fundamental rules of chess to ensure a solid foundation for new players. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Staunton, Howard, 1810-1874 |
|---|---|
| Title | The blue book of chess : teaching the rudiments of the game, and giving an analysis of all the recognized openings |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Peter Barozzi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Chess |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16377 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16377-2 |
| Release Date | Jul 28, 2005 |
| Last Update | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1991 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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