Popular Chess Variants
Popular Chess Variants

Author: David B. Pritchard

Publisher:

Published: 2020-08-25

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9784871870634

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I was able to play So I was contacted by the author David B. Pritchard who asked me to write a chapter about Makrook Thai. I declined because was not certain about one rule, which was the draw rule, so I asked Mr. Pritchard to contact Prajob Nimitiyongshul about that rule.

Chess Variations
Chess Variations

Author: John Gollon

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 1974-06-01

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 1462912206

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Learn the many varieties of chess the world over with this concise chess guide. Chess Variations is a must for all chess enthusiasts and an outstanding book which promises many hours of pleasurable entertainment for all others. With more than 40 variations of the popular board game, this book contains, among others, the oldest known form of chess (Chaturanga), the game created by Edgar Rice Burroughs and introduced in his Martian series (Jetan), as well as regional forms currently played in Korea, Malaya, Burma, Thailand, and Japan. For those games that require boards or pieces other than those issued in playing modern chess, the author presents guidelines on "The Construction of Sets." Also included in the book are charts, diagrams, and sample games played by the author and his friends. The excitement of playing these exotic chess variations increases with the knowledge of their historic beginnings as well as with the movements of such strange-sounding pieces as the Zarafah, Ashwa, and Firzan.

A World of Chess
A World of Chess

Author: Jean-Louis Cazaux

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2017-10-17

Total Pages: 407

ISBN-13: 0786494271

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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. The evolution of strategic board games, especially in India, China and Japan, is discussed in detail. Many more recent chess variants (board sizes, new pieces, 3-D, etc.) are fully covered. Instructions for play are provided, with historical context, for every game presented.

Popular Chess Variants
Popular Chess Variants

Author: D. B. Pritchard

Publisher: Batsford

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780713485783

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This guide covers new and exciting games that can be played on a standard chessboard, as well as variants from the Far East such as Xiangqi and Shogi. The games are rapidly becoming popular, through recent major tournaments held in Germany, Georgia and elsewhere.

Playing the Trompowsky
Playing the Trompowsky

Author: Richard Pert

Publisher: Quality Chess

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781907982750

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If like most chess players you have a limited amount of time that you can spend studying, but you still want to push for an advantage with White, then the Trompowsky is a great choice. The Trompowsky, 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5, has not been as deeply investigated as many of the main lines, and it is an attacking opening that is tricky for Black to face.As well as providing an attacking repertoire for White with the ambitious Trompowsky Attack, the author also covers 2.Bg5 against the Dutch Defense, as well as the Pseudo-Tromp, 1.d4 d5 2.Bg5.

The Definitive Guide to Horde Chess
The Definitive Guide to Horde Chess

Author: Enigma Enigma Chess

Publisher:

Published: 2021-04-19

Total Pages: 135

ISBN-13:

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The Definitive Guide to Horde Chess - Openings, strategies and tactics for White and Black This is a complete study of Horde Chess, the popular chess variant. It contains detailed strategies and tactics for both White and Black, including an analysis of the game's main opening lines as well as other opening tricks and tips. It also studies middlegame patterns and sacrifices, as well as endgame plans and stalemating patterns. Annotated illustrative games show the principles outlined in the book, and an FAQ section attempts to answer some of the most popular questions regarding Horde Chess. Its dimensions are 7 x 10 in / 17.78 x 25.4 cm. A great guide for Horde Chess players of all strengths! Technical details: A complete study of Horde Chess, Detailed strategies and tactics for both White and Black, Separate sections for the opening, middlegame and endgame phases, Illustrative games, High-quality printing and matte cover, Standard chess book size: 7 x 10 in / 17.78 x 25.4 cm.