1882 CHESS Players Handbook Strategy Tactics King Queens Gambit Check Staunton



“The Chess-Players Handbook” by Howard Staunton, Esq., a renowned English chess master and the principal organizer of the first international chess tournament in 1851, serves as a substantial and instructive manual for chess enthusiasts of all levels. Initially published in 1847, the book leverages Stauntons pioneering understanding of positional play to delve deeply into the strategic intricacies of chess, offering readers a rich tapestry of guidance, from basic rules and technical terminologies to the exploration of diverse opening moves and end game scenarios, illustrated with diagrams and examples from master games.



A distinguishing feature is its clear typographic differentiation between primary and secondary strategies, allowing learners to easily navigate through intricate moves. Besides being a masterful player, Staunton also contributed to chess through the standardized Staunton pattern for chess pieces, promoting a design that is globally accepted today. This handbook stands as a rich resource for both novice and experienced players, encouraging a deeper appreciation and understanding of the strategic world of chess.



Item number: #41403

Price: $399



STAUNTON, Howard



The Chess-Players Handbook. A Popular and Scientific Introduction to the Game of Chess, Exemplified in Games Actually Played by the Greatest Masters and Illustrated by Numerous Diagrams of Original and Remarkable Positions.



London: George Bell and Sons, 1882. First Edition.



Details:

Collation: Complete

2-14, [2], viii, 518, [1], 18-31

Numerous in-text illustrations throughout

Provenance: Handwritten –

Mary E. Pierce, 1882

Charles Pierce, 1882

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

Red cloth

Size: ~7.5in X 5in (18.5cm x 12cm)



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