1825 Studies of CHESS Philidor & Pratt Strategy Rules Instruction Games Diagrams
François-André Danican Philidor (1726–1795) was a French chess player and was regarded as the best chess player of his age. His book ‘Analyse du jeu des Echecs’ was considered a standard chess manual for a century and a well-known chess opening and a checkmate method are named after him. He was also the first to play blindfolded chess against two opponents simultaneously.
‘Studies of Chess’ is and interesting pairing of Philidor and Peter Pratt’s works on chess. It is filled with illustrated examples of game play, strategy, opening moves, and tips on winning, as well as analysis, commentary, and diagrams.
1825 Studies of CHESS Philidor & Pratt Strategy Rules Instruction Games Diagrams
François-André Danican Philidor (1726–1795) was a French chess player and was regarded as the best chess player of his age. His book ‘Analyse du jeu des Echecs’ was considered a standard chess manual for a century and a well-known chess opening and a checkmate method are named after him. He was also the first to play blindfolded chess against two opponents simultaneously.
‘Studies of Chess’ is and interesting pairing of Philidor and Peter Pratt’s works on chess. It is filled with illustrated examples of game play, strategy, opening moves, and tips on winning, as well as analysis, commentary, and diagrams.
Item number: #7428
Price: $350
PHILIDOR, Francois Andre Danican.; PRATT, Peter
Studies of chess: containing A systematic introduction to the game [by Peter Pratt] And, the analysis of chess [by A.D. Philidor], with original comments and diagrams.
London: Printed for Samuel Bagster, 1825.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- 2 works in 1
- [xxiv], 536
- Continuously paginated
- Illustrated throughout
- Language: English
- Binding: Cloth; tight and secure
- Size: ~9in X 5.5in (23cm x 14.5cm)
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7428
Category
Other
Authors
PHILIDOR, Francois Andre Danican.; PRATT, Peter
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete