Complete instructions for the beginner [and] valuable suggestions for the advanced player.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS E-TEXT EDITION
INTRODUCTION
THE HISTORY OF CHESS THE HISTORY OF CHECKERS
PART I: THE GAME OF CHESS
I. THE RULES OF THE GAME
Board and men The moves of the men Special terms Symbols for moves Chess laws
II. ELEMENTARY TACTICS
Fundamental endings Relative value of the men How the different men cooperate Sacrificing
III. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CHESS STRATEGY
King's Pawn openings Queen's Pawn openings The middle game
IV. ILLUSTRATIVE GAMES
Game No. 1: Jackson Showalter vs. Edward Lasker, Lexington, Ky., 1917
Game No. 2: Edward Lasker vs. Jose R. Capablanca, New York, 1915
V. PROBLEMS
PART II: THE GAME OF CHECKERS
I. THE RULES OF THE GAME
II. ELEMENTARY TACTICS
III. THE FIVE FUNDAMENTAL POSITIONS
The first position The second position The change of the move The third position The fourth position The fifth position
IV. GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND ILLUSTRATIVE GAMES
V. PROBLEMS
