Caissa's Ghost: A Choice Selection Of One Hundred Chess Problems (1890)

By George A. W. Cumming

Book Overview

Caissa's Ghost is a book of chess problems that was first published in 1890. The author, George A. W. Cumming, has selected one hundred of the best and most challenging chess problems from various sources, and has presented them in this book. Each problem is accompanied by a diagram, and the reader is challenged to find the best move or series of moves that will lead to a checkmate or other advantageous outcome. The problems range in difficulty from beginner to advanced, and are designed to test the skills and knowledge of players of all levels. In addition to the problems themselves, the book also includes an introduction that explains the rules and strategies of chess, as well as a brief history of the game. Overall, Caissa's Ghost is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve their chess skills or simply enjoy the challenge of solving complex problems.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166428761
• ISBN13: 9781166428761
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"