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Chess History And Reminiscences

Chess History And Reminiscences

Bird, H. E.

Hardcover

Travel GeneralChessGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1169271472
ISBN13: 9781169271470
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 166
Weight: 1.12
Height: 0.44 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Chess History and Reminiscences is a book written by H. E. Bird, a renowned chess player and writer. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of chess, tracing its origins back to ancient India and Persia and covering its evolution through the Middle Ages and Renaissance to modern times. The author also shares his own personal experiences and insights into the game, providing readers with a unique perspective on the world of chess. The book includes detailed analyses of famous games and players, as well as tips and strategies for improving one's own game. Whether you are a seasoned chess player or a beginner, Chess History and Reminiscences is a fascinating read that will deepen your understanding and appreciation of this timeless game.Of all the claims which have been advanced to the invention and origin of chess, that of the Hindu Game the Chaturanga is the most ancient, and its accounts contain the earliest allusion worthy of serious notice to anything partaking of the principles and form of chess. The description of it is taken from the Sanskrit text, and our first knowledge of it is obtained through the works of Dr. Hyde, 1693, and Sir William Jones, 1784, Professor Duncan Forbes in a History of Chess, dedicated to Sir Frederic Madden and Howard Staunton, published in 1860, further elaborated the researches of his predecessors and claims by the aid of his better acquaintance with chess, and improved knowledge of the Sanskrit to have proved the Chaturanga as the first form of chess beyond a shadow of doubt.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.

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