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The blue book of chess — Howard Staunton

The blue book of chess

Howard Staunton

  • Essays
  • Book language: English
  • 398 pages

The Blue Book of Chess is an instructional chess manual attributed to Howard Staunton, revised for learners. It teaches the rudiments of the game and analyzes the recognized openings, using games played by noted masters. It is useful for anyone who wants a clear, historical introduction to chess strategy and play.

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Contents

  1. TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE:
  2. THE BLUE BOOK OF
  3. CHESS
  4. TEACHING THE RUDIMENTS OF THE GAME, AND GIVING AN ANALYSIS OF ALL THE RECOGNIZED OPENINGS
  5. PREFACE TO NEW REVISED EDITION.
  6. CONTENTS.
  7. THE CHESS HANDBOOK. CHAPTER I.
  8. GENERAL RULES AND OBSERVATIONS.
  9. CHAPTER II. THE KING'S KNIGHT'S OPENING
  10. GAMES
  11. GAMES
  12. GAMES
  13. GAMES
  14. GAMES
  15. GAMES
  16. GAMES
  17. GAMES
  18. GAMES
  19. CHAPTER III. THE KING'S BISHOP'S OPENING.
  20. GAMES
  21. GAMES
  22. GAMES
  23. CHAPTER IV.
  24. GAMES
  25. GAME
  26. GAMES
  27. GAMES
  28. GAMES
  29. GAMES
  30. GAMES

and 6 more chapters

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