Analysis of the Game of Chess (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

A. D. Philidor

 
9781330028933: Analysis of the Game of Chess (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the tactics of chess with Philidor’s Analysis, now presented with clear diagrams and move-by-move notes.

This edition translates the classic work and reorganizes the material for easy study. It places the author’s remarks immediately after each move, so you can follow the logic without flipping pages. The edition also adds diagrams for every end of game, and includes back-games and varied lines to illuminate how attacks and defenses unfold in practice.

Whether you’re new to chess or looking to deepen your understanding, this book offers practical guidance on the theory and practice of the game, with an emphasis on pawns, piece coordination, and strategic planning.


  • Learn the core ideas that drive attack and defense as you study actual games.

  • Follow move-by-move analysis with diagrams marking the positions for quick reference.

  • Explore ends of games and back-gaming to see how plans unfold from different beginnings.

  • Build a principled approach to chess that blends historical insight with practical instruction.



Ideal for readers who want a solid, practical foundation in chess strategy, from a celebrated master’s perspective.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

François-André Danican Philidor was both a chess and musical prodigy. He was taught chess by Kermur Sire De Legal, who initially gave him rook odds, until the young Philidor became too strong for his teacher. This book was the first chess book to explain the openings the middle game and the general strategy of chess. The book claimed that “Les pions sont l’âme du jeu”, a phrase that became widely known as “the pawns are the soul of chess”, a maxim known to chessplayers ever since.

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