Chess and Checkers : the Way to Mastership
Chess and Checkers : the Way to Mastership

Author: Edward Lasker

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-05-19

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13:

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A well-written and easy-to-follow beginner's guide to Chess and Checkers by German-American chess and Go player Edward Lasker who FIDE awarded the title of International Master of Chess. In the first section, Lasker attempted to present the principles of chess in a simple way so that anyone can learn and enjoy it without memorizing more than the rules according to which the players move. In explaining the game of Checkers, which is the second part of the book, Lasker has tried to design general principles of strategy instead of offering a mere categorization of the examined lines of play, which the reader would have to remember in order to be able to compete with professionals. Content includes: Introduction The History of Chess the History of Checkers The Game of Chess- The Rules of the Game Elementary Tactics General Principles of Chess Strategy Illustrative Games Problems The Game of Checkers- The Rules of the Game Elementary Tactics The Five Fundamental Positions General Principles and Illustrative Games Problems

Chess and Checkers
Chess and Checkers

Author: Edward Lasker

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-08-07

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781724827852

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Chess and Checkers: the Way to Mastership: Large Print By Edward Lasker The present world war has given great impetus to the game of Chess. In the prison camps, in the field hospitals, in the training camps and even in the trenches Chess has become a favorite occupation in hours of leisure, not only because it offers a most fascinating pastime, but mainly because it serves beyond any doubt to develop what is now the most interesting study for every soldier-the grasp of the principles underlying military strategy and the ability to conceive and to carry out military operations on a large scale. Frederick the Great, Napoleon and Moltke, the great scientists of war, had a decided liking for the game of Chess and owed to it many an inspiration which helped them in laying out their military plans. Indeed, no other game exists which offers such complete analogies to war. Two armies oppose each other on the Chess board, composed of different units which may well be compared with infantry, cavalry and artillery. The success of the operations on the board, which represents the battlefield, does not depend upon any element of chance, but solely upon the ingenuity and the skill of the players who are the commanders-in-chief of the forces. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Chess and Checkers
Chess and Checkers

Author: Lasker Edward

Publisher: Hardpress Publishing

Published: 2016-06-21

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9781318762330

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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

Chess and Checkers - The Way to Mastership: Complete Instructions for the Beginners, and Suggestions for The Advanced Players
Chess and Checkers - The Way to Mastership: Complete Instructions for the Beginners, and Suggestions for The Advanced Players

Author: Edward Lasker

Publisher:

Published: 2023-04-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781805473923

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The game of Chess in the form in which it is played to-day is usually assumed to be of a much older date than can be proved with certainty by documents in our possession. The earliest reference to the game is contained in a Persian romance written about 600 A.D., which ascribes the origin of Chess to India. Many of the European Chess terms used in the Middle Ages which can be traced back to the Indian language also tend to prove that India is the mother country of the game. The literature on the game of Checkers (English: Draughts) is very limited and there are no certain references to prove that the game was known before the Sixteenth Century. Two theories are current as to its origin; one of them claiming it to be a simplified Chess, the other explaining it as the result of transferring the Spanish game Alquerque de doze to the Chess board. H. J. R. Murray, the greatest authority on the history of games, considers it most likely that the game has been evolved from both Chess and Alquerque. The method of capturing men and the rule concerning the huffing of a man unquestionably point to the Spanish game, while the board, the diagonal move of the men and the idea of crowning a man are taken from Chess.

Chess & Checkers
Chess & Checkers

Author: Edward Lasker

Publisher:

Published: 2019-09-02

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 9784871871327

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General strategic principles rather than analyses requiring memorizing are stressed throughout the book, so that even a beginner or a player of moderate experience can understand the discussion. This method of teaching is unquestionably the most interesting and most effective.

How to Play Chess for Beginners
How to Play Chess for Beginners

Author: Kevin Windrow

Publisher: Kevin Windrow

Published: 2021-06-01

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13:

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Are you a beginner in the game of chess and looking for a simplified guide to help you master the chessboard to win like a PRO and become a chess grandmaster? If this is you, then read on… Chess is a beautiful game that allows you to exercise more of your mental power than any other game in the world. It sharpens your visual imagery and makes you think faster than you can imagine. You even get to own your own colony of warriors and leaders, where you stand as the chief. All of these are done on a board, so, yes, chess is a board game. And on this chequered board are several pieces—the warriors—whose modus operandi are entirely unique and intriguing. Surely, you have heard of a bishop, and the first thing that comes to mind about it is a man that attends to the spiritual things of God. But then, in the chess game, the bishop is dynamic, and ready to fight, standing as one of the most cherished pieces in the game. There are also knights, pawns, rooks, queen, and king. Some people have called the chess game a labyrinth, and in some way, it really is. It stirs up a feeling of you being lost in some maze and then, finding some means of escape. However, before you can control a colony in chess, master the chessboard and win like a PRO, you have to understand how the chess pieces operate. You have to know what they stand for, how they move, how they wouldn’t move, their value, what you should do, and shouldn’t. Honestly, there are a lot of things to know to become a grandmaster in chess, and that is why this book—How to Play Chess for Beginners—was written, to set the foundation and to help you master the game with time. Below are snippets of what you stand to learn; · Terminologies used in the game of chess. · Name of all the chess pieces, how to recognize them and their functions on the chessboard · How to setup the chessboard effectively. · How to strategically move your chess pieces for the best possible outcome and the 3 special chess moves that can make the difference · An understanding of how check and checkmate works · An understanding of the opening, middle, and end game in chess and the strategies you can apply to win and become a grandmaster. · You’d learn the mystic way of reading your opponent’s moves to your advantage and; · You’d also get to know all the mistakes you should avoid as you play the game. A whole lot more is wrapped inside this book. And whether you are a beginner or a grandmaster of chess, there’s something big in here for you to learn. So, what are you waiting for? Get this book RIGHT NOW to get started.

How To Win at Chess Like a Master
How To Win at Chess Like a Master

Author: Alan H Petrov

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2024-05-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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¿How to improve in chess? How can you defeat opponents with higher levels? How to beat any opponent at chess? This beautiful sport-science is one of the few that, compared to other sports or activities, doesn't improve by practicing! I'm sorry to disappoint you, but chess cannot be improved by playing alone; otherwise, the oldest player would be the best in the world, right? Of course, considerable improvement is possible, but it's not the best way. The best way to improve is by studying, studying, and studying. But... what should you study? First, you must learn the rules and how to move the pieces, then learn the basic principles. However, if you want to improve your game, you must analyze your games and the games of other players. Some say that, as beginners, you should start studying openings, then the middle game, and finally the endgame. But there couldn't be anything more wrong than that idea. Memorizing the main openings is useless if you don't understand the essence of these positions. Beginners should first focus on understanding the positions and the moves made; that's why you have to study your own games and those of other players, understand the reason behind the moves.