Chess Eccentricities - Scholar's Choice Edition

By George Hope Verney

Book Overview

Chess Eccentricities is a book written by George Hope Verney and first published in 1885. The book is a collection of unusual and interesting chess games, puzzles, and anecdotes. Verney presents a variety of chess oddities, including games with bizarre openings, unusual moves, and unexpected endings. He also includes stories about famous chess players and their eccentricities, such as the legendary American player Paul Morphy. The book is a fascinating exploration of the quirks and idiosyncrasies of the game of chess, and is sure to delight chess enthusiasts and casual readers alike. Whether you are a seasoned player or a curious beginner, Chess Eccentricities is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of chess.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: 1166456897
• ISBN13: 9781166456894
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"