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

By George A. W. Cumming

Book Overview

Caissa's Ghost: A Choice Selection of One Hundred Chess Problems is a book written by George A. W. Cumming and published in 1890. The book is a collection of one hundred chess problems, each designed to challenge and entertain chess enthusiasts of all skill levels. The problems range from simple to complex, and each one is accompanied by a detailed explanation of the solution. The book is named after Caissa, the mythical goddess of chess, and the problems are presented in a way that reflects her spirit of creativity and strategy. The author, George A. W. Cumming, was a renowned chess player and problem composer, and his expertise is evident in the quality and variety of the problems presented in this book. Overall, Caissa's Ghost is a must-read for anyone who loves chess and wants to improve their skills and knowledge of the game.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: 1120169461
• ISBN13: 9781120169464
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"