Publisher's Synopsis
Chess With Living Pieces is a book written by Ephraim Mac Dowel Cosgrave and originally published in 1892. The book provides a unique twist on the classic game of chess by introducing the concept of ""living pieces."" These living pieces are actual people who physically move around the chessboard to represent the various chess pieces. The book includes detailed instructions on how to set up the game board and how to select the living pieces to represent each chess piece. It also includes strategies and tips for playing the game with living pieces, as well as several sample games with commentary. The concept of living pieces adds a new level of excitement and challenge to the game of chess, as players must not only outmaneuver their opponent's pieces but also physically navigate around the board. Chess With Living Pieces is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of chess or looking to try a unique variation of the game.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.
