The Chess-Player's Handbook

The Chess-Player's Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the game of chess, written by Howard Staunton, a renowned chess player and writer. The book is designed to provide both novice and experienced players with a popular and scientific introduction to the game of chess. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the basic rules of the game, the history of chess, the different pieces and their movements, basic and advanced strategies, and the various openings and defenses. The author provides clear and concise explanations of each topic, accompanied by diagrams and examples to help readers understand the concepts.The book also includes a section on chess problems and puzzles, which are designed to challenge and improve a player's skills. The problems range from simple to complex, and are designed to test a player's ability to think creatively and strategically.Overall, The Chess-Player's Handbook is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning or improving their skills in the game of chess. It is written in a clear and concise style, and provides readers with a thorough understanding of the game's rules, strategies, and history.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.