Chess History And Reminiscences - Couverture souple

Bird, H E

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1419112805 ISBN 13 : 9781419112805

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2004

Synopsis

Chess History And Reminiscences is a book written by H. E. Bird that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of chess. The author begins by tracing the origins of the game and its evolution throughout the centuries. He then delves into the lives and strategies of some of the greatest chess players in history, including Philidor, Morphy, Steinitz, and Lasker. The book also includes personal anecdotes and reminiscences from the author's own experiences as a chess player and enthusiast. Bird shares stories of famous matches and tournaments, as well as his own encounters with notable players. In addition to its historical and personal content, Chess History And Reminiscences also includes instructional material for players of all levels. The author provides tips and strategies for improving one's game, as well as analysis of classic matches and positions. Overall, Chess History And Reminiscences is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of chess, as well as those looking to improve their own game. The book is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it a great resource for players of all levels.Of all the claims which have been advanced to the invention and origin of chess, that of the Hindu Game the Chaturanga is the most ancient, and its accounts contain the earliest allusion worthy of serious notice to anything partaking of the principles and form of chess. The description of it is taken from the Sanskrit text, and our first knowledge of it is obtained through the works of Dr. Hyde, 1693, and Sir William Jones, 1784, Professor Duncan Forbes in a History of Chess, dedicated to Sir Frederic Madden and Howard Staunton, published in 1860, further elaborated the researches of his predecessors and claims by the aid of his better acquaintance with chess, and improved knowledge of the Sanskrit to have proved the Chaturanga as the first form of chess beyond a shadow of doubt.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Chess is a recreational and competitive game played between two players. Sometimes called Western chess or international chess to distinguish it from its predecessors and other chess variants, the current form of the game emerged in Southern Europe during the second half of the 15th century after evolving from similar, much older games of Indian and Persian origin. Today, chess is one of the world's most popular games, played by millions of people worldwide in clubs, online, by correspondence, in tournaments and informally.

The game is played on a square chequered chessboard with 64 squares arranged in an eight-by-eight square. At the start, each player (one controlling the white pieces, the other controlling the black pieces) controls sixteen pieces: one king, one queen, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and eight pawns. The object of the game is to checkmate the opponent's king, whereby the king is under immediate attack (in "check") and there is no way to remove it from attack on the next move. (Quote from wikipedia.org)

About the Author

Henry Edward Bird (1830 - 1908)
Henry Edward Bird (July 14, 1830 - April 11, 1908) was an English chess player and chess writer. He was born in Portsea in Hampshire.

At age 21 Bird was invited to the first international tournament, London 1851. He also participated in tournaments held in Vienna and New Jersey. In 1858 he lost a match to Paul Morphy at the age of 28, yet he played high-level chess for another 50 years. Although Bird was a practicing accountant, not a professional chess player, it has been said that he "lived for chess, and would play anybody anywhere, any time, under any conditions." In the New York tournament of 1876, Bird received the first brilliancy prize ever awarded, for his game agains

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1419112805
• ISBN 13: 9781419112805
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 168
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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