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A huge amount was published about chess in the United Kingdom before the First World War.

During his first years in America, William Henry Krause Pollock participated in some of the most important American chess events of the 19th century.

The International Chess Federation or FIDE (from the French Federation Internationale des Echecs) was founded in Paris in 1924 but only from 1950 began to award international titles.

With more than 400 illustrations, and detailed maps, this immense and deeply researched account of the history of chess covers not only the modern international game, derived from Persian and Arab roots, but a broad spectrum of variants going back 1500 years, some of which are still played in various parts of the world.

This comprehensive reference work presents detailed bibliographical information about chess publications--books, bulletins and programs--covering competitions held around the world from 1971 through 2010.

During a career spanning more than 50 years, J.

This continuation of a series of comprehensive chronological reference works lists the results of men's chess competitions all over the world--individual and team matches.

This continuation of a series of comprehensive chronological reference works lists the results of men's chess competitions all over the world--individual and team matches.

This continuation of a series of comprehensive chronological reference works lists the results of men's chess competitions all over the world--individual and team matches.

Samuel Lipschutz was born in Hungary in 1863 and emigrated to New York in 1880.

One of the greatest chess legends of all time, Aron Nimzowitsch (1886-1935), is best known for founding the Hypermodernism school of chess, which emerged after World War I to challenge the chess ideologies of traditional central European masters.

The best, the worst, the shortest, the oddest, the longest, the most deceitful, the most memorable, the most brilliant, the dumbest--of players, games, matches, tournaments, books, ideas, etc.

An enthusiastic verve--"e;brio"e; some could say--marked both Ignaz Kolisch's personality and his games.

This is the most complete and thorough biography of Jose Raul Capablanca, one of the greatest players in the history of chess.

The games of Mikhail Botvinnik, world chess champion from 1948 to 1963, have been studied by players around the world for decades.

Emil Kemeny appeared on the American chess scene in 1890, a Hungarian chess player on the Lower East Side who had difficulty with English.

This collection of games, most of them annotated, features the United States Chess Federation's premiere invitational tournament--the Absolute Championship.

This is a continuation of a series of comprehensive chronological reference works listing the results of men's chess competitions all over the world--individual and team matches.

This is a continuation of a series of comprehensive chronological reference works listing the results of men's chess competitions all over the world--individual and team matches.

This is a continuation of a series of comprehensive chronological reference works listing the results of men's chess competitions all over the world--individual and team matches.

This book portrays British chess life in the nineteenth century through biographical studies of ten players who shaped the modern game.

Dive deep into the history of the world's most popular fantasy RPG livestream with the cast of Critical Role in this definitive guide featuring never-before-seen illustrations and photos.

A ground-breaking approach to history where YOU choose the fate of WWII - perfect for readers of Bletchley Park Brainteasers and The GCHQ Puzzle Book.

This antique text contains a complete catalogue of Solitaire and Patience games, including tips, instructions, tactics, rules, and more.

This little book will teach you everything you need to know about how to play chess using the simple, but very effective, question and answer method.

Originally published in 1901.

Originally published in 1898.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Originally published early 1900s.

Originally published in London 1890.

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Improve your chess by studying the greatest games of all time, from Adolf Anderssen's 'Immortal Game' to Magnus Carlsen's world championship victories, and featuring a foreword by five-times World Champion Vishy Anand.

'A terrific work that is particularly suited for those from beginner to club player'JOHN WATSON, The Week in ChessThe fully revised and updated award-winning, bestselling, classic chess book by FIDE Master and chess world-record holder, Graham Burgess.

If you already play backgammon, don't you sometimes wonder how good you really are?

Chess enthusiast Herman Tolbert Sr takes three of the four elements of chess (space, time, force) and parallels a one to one mapping that relates Geometry, Physics and Mathematics in a unique theme he terms "e;Corridors"e;.

Your techniques have given me the tools to become the best player I can be.

Whether you're an American Mah Jongg newbie or an intermediate player looking to gain an edge over your opponents, American Mah Jongg for Everyone is the perfect book to help you start practicing your game!

People play bridge for different reasons.

If you enjoy Scrabblebut are cluelessabout how the experts score 400 points in their games,this book will let you in on their strategies.

Ambrose Bukowski is a twelve-year-old with a talent for mismatching his clothes, for saying the wrong thing at the worst possible time, and for words.

Originally published in London in the 1920s as a revised and enlarged edition based on Hoyle's early works of the 1700s.

This book is a comprehensive guide to the two-move chess problem that will delight chess lovers.

A guide to the ultimate game of strategy by one of its greatest players.

This book will teach you to play chess in two hours.

This vintage book contains a beginner-friendly guide to playing a variety of popular games ranging from bridge to chess.

This vintage book contains a collection of instructional articles on the game of billiards, written by experts and professional players.

This vintage book contains an interesting and detailed treatise on the history of billiards.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

The books in this bite-sized new series contain no complicated techniques or tricky materials, making them ideal for the busy, the time-pressured or the merely curious.