Chess Generalship V1: Grand Reconnaissance (1910)

By Franklin Knowles Young

Book Overview

""Chess Generalship V1: Grand Reconnaissance"" is a book written by Franklin Knowles Young in 1910. It is a comprehensive guide to the game of chess, focusing on the strategic and tactical aspects of the game. The book is divided into two parts: the first part covers the basic principles of chess strategy, such as the importance of controlling the center of the board, developing pieces quickly, and creating strong pawn structures. The second part of the book is a collection of annotated games, which illustrate these principles in action. Young's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both novice and experienced players. He provides numerous examples and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts he discusses. The book is also notable for its historical significance, as it was written during a time when chess was undergoing significant changes in terms of its popularity and the way it was played. Overall, ""Chess Generalship V1: Grand Reconnaissance"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their chess skills or learning more about the history 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: 1104081067
• ISBN13: 9781104081065
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"