"The Blue Book of Chess" by Howard Staunton is an early 20th-century guide designed to introduce newcomers to the game of chess, the manual is a compilation of easy-to-understand lessons that simplify the game's recognized openings and play. The book starts by spelling out the moves each playing piece can make, along with illustrations of the game. Once the player has a strong understanding of the pieces, the book introduces game-winning strategies. Newcomers will also learn how chess pieces are arranged on the playing board, and learn technical chess terms and rules.
The blue book of chess : $b teaching the rudiments of the game, and giving an analysis of all the recognized openings
By Howard Staunton
Embark on a journey to master the chessboard, learning everything from basic piece movements to game-changing strategies.
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About the AuthorHoward Staunton was an English chess master who is generally regarded as the world's strongest player from 1843 to 1851, largely as a result of his 1843 victory over Pierre Charles Fournier de Saint-Amant. He promoted a chess set of clearly distinguishable pieces of standardised shape – the Staunton pattern promulgated by Nathaniel Cooke – that is still the style required for competitions. He was the principal organiser of the first international chess tournament in 1851, which made England the world's leading chess centre and caused Adolf Anderssen to be recognised as the world's strongest player.
Howard Staunton was an English chess master who is generally regarded as the world's strongest player from 1843 to 1851, largely as a result of his 1843 victory over Pierre Charles Fournier de Saint-Amant. He promoted a chess set of clearly distinguishable pieces of standardised shape – the Staunton pattern promulgated by Nathaniel Cooke – that is still the style required for competitions. He was the principal organiser of the first international chess tournament in 1851, which made England the world's leading chess centre and caused Adolf Anderssen to be recognised as the world's strongest player.
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