The Chess-Players Handbook

The Chess-Players Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the game of chess, written by Howard Staunton and first published in 1872. The book is aimed at both novice and experienced players, providing a popular and scientific introduction to the game. Staunton covers every aspect of chess, from the basic rules and strategies to more advanced tactics and techniques. He also includes numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand and visualize the concepts he discusses. The book is divided into three main sections: the opening, the middle game, and the end game. Staunton provides detailed analysis of various openings and their variations, as well as advice on how to develop a strong and flexible opening repertoire. He also discusses common middle game themes such as pawn structure, piece mobility, and attacking and defending strategies. In the section on the end game, Staunton covers the basic principles of pawn and piece endings, as well as more complex endgame scenarios. He also includes a number of annotated games to illustrate key concepts and demonstrate how to apply them in practice. Overall, The Chess-Players Handbook is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their understanding of chess. Its clear and concise explanations, combined with numerous examples and illustrations, make it an accessible and informative guide to the game.Exemplified In Games Actually Played By The Greatest Masters.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.