The Blue Book of Chess - Paperback

by Howard Staunton (Author)

The 1910 edition of one of the first comprehensive chess guidebooks, composed by one of the greatest chess masters of the 19th century. Includes details of numerous historic games and strategies.

Author Biography

Howard Staunton (1810-1874) organized the first international chess tournament in London in 1851, was the de facto world champion from 1843 to 1851, and promoted the "Staunton Design" for chess pieces still used today.