Publisher's Synopsis
""The Knights and Kings of Chess"" is a book written by George Alcock MacDonnell in 1894, which provides a comprehensive guide to the game of chess. The book covers the history of chess, the rules of the game, and various strategies and tactics that players can use to improve their gameplay. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different aspect of the game. The first section provides an overview of the history of chess, including its origins in ancient India and its development in Europe. The second section covers the basic rules of the game, including how the pieces move and how the game is won. The third section of the book focuses on strategies and tactics, providing detailed explanations of various opening moves, common traps and pitfalls, and advanced techniques for attacking and defending. The fourth section covers the endgame, including techniques for checkmating and strategies for winning in different endgame scenarios. Throughout the book, MacDonnell provides numerous examples and diagrams to illustrate his points, making it easy for readers to follow along and understand the concepts he presents. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, ""The Knights and Kings of Chess"" is an invaluable resource for improving your game and mastering the art of chess.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.
