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Synopsis
A handsome collection of faces and feats from the world of checkers. This edition gathers portraits, short biographies, and game notes from prominent players around the globe, offering both visual and strategic insights into the game’s history.
The book showcases life-like portraits and concise sketches, with hundreds of games and problems to study. It also features an almanac of key events in the draughts world, and notes on the players who shaped the game’s development.
- Over 100 portraits in Vol. II, including leading players and champions
- Eighty-four regularly numbered games, with several variations
- 159 high-quality problems to analyze and solve
- The Checker Player’s Almanac, tracking important happenings in draughts circles
Ideal for readers who enjoy chess and checkers history, player profiles, and problem-solving in a historical context.
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Checkers: Stearns' Book of Portraits of Prominent Players of the World
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the world of checkers as it existed in the late 19th century. The author, a dedicated enthusiast, has compiled a unique collection of portraits and biographical sketches of prominent checkers players from around the world. The book also features a selection of games and problems, offering an insight into the strategies and tactics that defined the game at this time. Beyond the personal narratives, the book showcases the evolving landscape of checker culture, highlighting the emergence of organized tournaments and the growing popularity of correspondence play. Through these vivid portraits, the author brings to life the individuals who shaped the game of checkers, and sheds light on its rich history and enduring appeal. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332927227_0
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Checkers Stearns' Book of Portraits of Prominent Players of the World Also Games, Problems and Poetry by the World's Best Composers and Experts, for the New Hampshire Championship Played Apr
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332927227
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Checkers Stearns' Book of Portraits of Prominent Players of the World Also Games, Problems and Poetry by the World's Best Composers and Experts, for the New Hampshire Championship Played Apr
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332927227
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