The History of Chess
Author | : Duncan Forbes |
Publisher | : London : Wm. H. Allen & Company,. |
Total Pages | : 398 |
Release | : 1860 |
Genre | : Chess |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Duncan Forbes |
Publisher | : London : Wm. H. Allen & Company,. |
Total Pages | : 398 |
Release | : 1860 |
Genre | : Chess |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Harold James Ruthven Murray |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 966 |
Release | : 1913 |
Genre | : Chess |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Henry A. Davidson |
Publisher | : Crown |
Total Pages | : 219 |
Release | : 2012-10-10 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 0307828298 |
A compact and comprehensive chronicle of the worldwide origins and history of the game of chess—from 500 A.D. to its modern gameplay today Have you ever wondered what the pieces in the chessboard mean or why each piece has a unique move? In A Short History of Chess, Henry A. Davidson explores the ancient roots of chess and the developments around the world that led to the modern version of the popular game. For people new to the game and experienced players alike, Davidson includes a polyglot—a lexicon of chess terms in the forty major languages of the world. And for the skeptical reader or those interested in learning more, there is also a working bibliography of English language references.
Author | : François Danican Philidor |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 310 |
Release | : 1824 |
Genre | : Chess |
ISBN | : |
Author | : J. H. Donner |
Publisher | : New In Chess |
Total Pages | : 721 |
Release | : 2020-04-21 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 9056919253 |
THE KING spans a writing career of more than thirty years during which Donner slowly developed from chess player-writer into writer-chess player. Donner's favourite themes are: Bobby Fischer, the blunder, chess as a game of luck, why women can't play chess, madness, and poor Lodewijk Prins, his rival for the Dutch National Championship for many years, who, according to Donner, "couldn't tell a bishop from a knight." 'THE KING' is a book full of insults and ironies, but Donner wouldn't be Donner without a considerable amount of self-mockery. "After I resigned the last game with perfect self-control and solemnly shook hands with my opponent in the best of Anglo-Saxon traditions, I rushed home where I threw myself onto my bed, howling and screaming, and pulled the blankets over my face."
Author | : H. E. Bird |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 2021-05-19 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
This historical work presents a concise record of the evolution of chess. The book covers everything from the ancient roots of the game, starting from India, Persia (Iraq) and China to the 1880s, including mentions in the poetry of the Middle Ages. The book's author, H.E. Bird, was an extraordinary chess player with an opening named for him and was also considered a historian of chess origins. In this work, he delivered authentic information about chess from his 19th Century point of view. Bird precisely tracks the changes in the game into the final modifications in the mid 15th century and then looks at the rise of interest in chess in England. He also provides some valuable insights about Phiidor, LaBourdonnais, and many other chief personalities in chess from the middle to late 1800s. This well-written account of the history of chess holds the attention of every reader throughout and is of special interest to all chess enthusiasts.
Author | : Henry Bird |
Publisher | : e-artnow |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2021-03-01 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : |
Chess History and Reminiscences is a book about the history if chess by English chess player Henry Bird. The author's goal is to trace the ancient origins of the game of chess, beginning with what is known from India, Persia and China. He tracks the changes that happened in the game of chess into the final modifications in the mid-15th century and surveys the rise of interest in chess in England and other parts of the world. The book provides a historical look at some of the earliest games notated.
Author | : Yuri Averbakh |
Publisher | : SCB Distributors |
Total Pages | : 88 |
Release | : 2012-12-05 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 1936490455 |
Chess: An Historical Perspective Chess � the �Royal Game” � is an ancient board game, perhaps fifteen hundred years old. There are many legends about how chess came to be. Most of them are folk tales and are far from reality. Arguably more books have been written about chess than all the other games combined, but relatively little has been written about the history of chess. The topic is difficult; it requires thorough knowledge, and there are still many unknown historical pitfalls. It is therefore no surprise that there exist a variety of hypotheses concerning the origin of chess. In this book, the author, legendary Russian grandmaster Yuri Averbakh, presents a well-researched and documented theory about the origins, development and spread of this immensely popular game. In addition, over three dozen splendid color plates � presented on coated stock making the images suitable for framing � supplement his historical analysis.
Author | : Richard Eales |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2019-12-27 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 9784871871266 |
Not since Murray's Classic Work of 1913 has there been so seriously researched history chess which is also readable. Since then what was still largely seen as the preserve of a few upper-class eccentrics has become an international sport, played by millions and watched by even more on TV. Richard Eales long overdue study traces the game from its origin in the East, through its medieval status and symbolism, to the new process of the Renaissance. The social changes of the eighteenth century brought popularity to the game which has developed into a sedentary sport - both amateur and professional - of the 1980s . In tracing the social history of chess, the author also highlights the most striking facets of the game: The varied design of of the chess pieces. The technical details od the play, the great players of the past such as Philidor, Morphy Capablanca, Alekhine, Fischer and the extraordinary popularity of chess in the Soviet Union A Cambridge trained chess historian, Mr. Eales is a lecturer in the University of Kent. He is also a chess player of distinction (British Junior Chess Champion 1960) and an accomplished author (Alekhine's Defense 1973). Combining first class research with an eye for the apt quotation and illustration, Richard Eales has produced - for chess players and historians alike - a lasting contribution to the literature on the oldest and greatest of all games. The jacket illustration of a fourteenth century ivory mirror is reproduced by permission of the trustees of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Author | : I︠U︡riĭ Averbakh |
Publisher | : Russell Enterprises |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 9781936490448 |
Chess: An Historical Perspective Chess - the -Royal Game- - is an ancient board game, perhaps fifteen hundred years old. There are many legends about how chess came to be. Most of them are folk tales and are far from reality. Arguably more books have been written about chess than all the other games combined, but relatively little has been written about the history of chess. The topic is difficult; it requires thorough knowledge, and there are still many unknown historical pitfalls. It is therefore no surprise that there exist a variety of hypotheses concerning the origin of chess. In this book, the author, legendary Russian grandmaster Yuri Averbakh, presents a well-researched and documented theory about the origins, development and spread of this immensely popular game. In addition, over three dozen splendid color plates - presented on coated stock making the images suitable for framing - supplement his historical analysis.