Board, table top and strategy games Books

Das Preussische National-Schach (1806) ist ein Buch von C. E. B. von Hoverbeck, das sich mit der Geschichte und den Regeln des Schachs befasst. Es wurde erstmals im Jahr 1806 in Preu�����en ver������ffentlicht und ist eine wichtige Quelle f�����r die...

Das Buch ""Das Gambit: Oder Angriff Und Vertheidigung Gegen Gambitzuge"" von Hirsch Silberschmidt wurde im Jahr 1829 ver������ffentlicht. Es handelt sich um ein Werk �����ber das Schachspiel und speziell �����ber das Gambit, eine Er������ffnung, bei der...

This classic guide to chess openings has been the standard reference for players of all levels for over a century. Written by renowned chess master Henry Edward Bird, the book covers all of the major chess openings, as well as many lesser-known ones...

This book provides a creative and challenging set of chess puzzles for players of all levels. With 107 different problems to solve, readers will have plenty of opportunities to practice their tactics and develop their skills. Each puzzle is carefully...

Recueil de cinquante parties d'échecs jouées dans les cercles parisiens les plus renommés. Un témoignage précieux sur l'histoire des échecs en France au XIXe siècle.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...

This collection of games, most of them annotated, features the United States Chess Federation's premiere invitational tournament--the Absolute Championship. Features include statistical results of participants from 1976 through 2010, results of many...

The best, the worst, the shortest, the oddest, the longest, the most deceitful, the most memorable, the most brilliant, the dumbest--of players, games, matches, tournaments, books, ideas, etc. The lists are replete with background detail and exact...

Long ago, for reasons that have never been clear, one hundred brave souls were selected by the Power to have a great destiny. Those chosen felt the Power pour into them, changing them. They were granted Abilities beyond that of mere mortals, the chance...

Explore the strategic brilliance of the London System Chess Opening with this concise guide! Unravel the mysteries of this versatile and solid opening, perfect for all levels.

This book contains fifty illustrative games and a career overview of Chelyabinsk grandmaster Igor Kurnosov, who was tragically hit and killed by a car in 2013 at the age of just 28. At his last tournament prior to his death, Igor attained a...

This book aims to give you a wealth of self-study knowledge about handling different types of endings that occur frequently but on which there is not much literature analyzing recent games. Imbalanced material endgames involving rooks are a key focus of...

In the second part of his two-volume treatise on Bogoljubov's games, International Master Grigory Bogdanovich provides 191 fully annotated games and fragments as well as 6 endgame compositions and 23 tactical positions for the reader to analyze. As in...

In the opening stages of the game, territory and influence are equally important. However, if you concentrate only on making territory and ignore influence, the chances are you will find yourself at a disadvantage later on in the game. In handicap games,...

Originally published in London in the 1920s as a revised and enlarged edition based on Hoyle's early works of the 1700s. The book is an illustrated compendium of over eighty games and their varieties including card, billiard and board games. These are...

This classic reference book on chess openings is an informative guide on the best attacking and defensive opening moves for keen chess players.Written in 1911 by successful British chess players, Richard Clewin Griffith and John Herbert White, Modern...

Home Games is a book written by George Hapgood and published in 1911. It is a comprehensive guide to indoor and outdoor games that can be played at home with family and friends. The book covers a wide range of games, including card games, board games,...

""Chess With Living Pieces"" is a book written by Ephraim Mac Dowel Cosgrave in 1892. The book is a fictional story that revolves around a new and unique version of chess. In this version, the chess pieces are not just inanimate objects but are living...

180 mate-in-two moves chess problems with solutions are included in this book (all in form of diagrams). Both beginning and intermediate readers can benefit from the book. Please keep in mind that as these are self-study exercises, you must be familiar...

This book provides 500 chess puzzles with mates in two moves and their answers. The puzzles are designed for intermediate players but can be used also by beginners. Please bear in mind that these are self-study activities, thus you must understand all of...

This book contains 600 mates in one move chess puzzles and their solutions. The puzzles are intended for beginners and kids. Please keep in mind that these are do-it-yourself exercises, therefore you must be familiar with all of the basic chess...

This book provides 500 chess puzzles with mates in one move and their answers. The puzzles are designed for children and novices. Please bear in mind that these are self-study activities, thus you must understand all of the fundamental chess rules. For...

This book contains 100 chess puzzles and their solutions, all of which are either zugzwang or zwischenzug tactics. The puzzles are intended for players of intermediate level.Zugzwang refers to a scenario in which one player is forced to make a move...

180 mate-in-two moves chess problems with solutions are included in this book (all in form of diagrams). Both beginning and intermediate readers can benefit from the book. Please keep in mind that as these are self-study exercises, you must be familiar...

This book includes 160 simple mate-in-one chess puzzles with solutions (all in form of diagrams). The book is suitable for both children and beginners. Please bear in mind that these are self-study activities, thus you must understand all of the...

This book includes 160 simple mate-in-one chess puzzles with solutions (all in form of diagrams). The book is suitable for both children and beginners. Please bear in mind that these are self-study activities, thus you must understand all of the...

Chess Generalship, (Volume I) Grand Reconnaissance, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish...

Chess History and Reminiscences, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high...

Chess and Checkers: The Way to Mastership, is many of the old books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books...

Nel gennaio del 1897 nacque L'Eco degli Scacchi, semplice bollettino del Circolo Scacchistico Palermitano, di cui fu l'organo ufficiale. I primi tre numeri furono redatti dal suo dinamico fondatore, il ventiseienne Francesco Abbadessa. Poi fu coadiuvato...

""Examples of Chess Master Play: Second Series"" is a book written by Charles T. Blanshard and published in 1894. The book is a collection of chess games played by some of the greatest chess masters of the time, including Wilhelm Steinitz, Emanuel...

Psychologie Und Padagogik Des Kinderspiels (1900) is a book written by Giovanni Antonio Colozza, which explores the psychology and pedagogy of children's play. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the various aspects of children's play,...

Learn How to Play One of the Oldest Games Known to Humanity, and Discover the Easy Way to Win Every Game!Did you ever find yourself looking to play a backgammon match with your friends and family? Do you want to be the interesting person that wins every...

Chess is a beautiful yet complex game that is becoming more sophisticated by the day. Because the moment a player makes a mistake, he or she can lose the game, it can be a frustrating process to become better at chess.Spanish chess champion Aryan Jain...

The Minor Tactics of Chess is a classic book on chess strategy and tactics, written by Franklin Knowles Young and first published in 1894. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the opening, middle game, and endgame, as well as specific...

The Knights And Kings Of Chess is a book written by George Alcock MacDonnell in 1894, which explores the history and strategies of chess. The book covers the evolution of the game from its origins in ancient India to its modern-day form, as well as the...

""Recherches Historiques Sur Les Cartes A Jouer"" est un livre �����crit par Jean Baptiste Bullet en 1757. Il s'agit d'une �����tude historique approfondie sur les cartes ������ jouer, leur origine, leur �����volution et leur signification symbolique...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Originally published in 1921. In two sections. The interesting and scientific game of draughts contains chapters on: Tactics - Openings - General Directions - Positions - Endings - Laws of the Game - Illustrative Game - Polish Draughts - Losing Game...

Huldy's Whistle is a novel written by Anne Archbold Miller and published in 1919. The story is set in rural America and revolves around the life of a young girl named Huldy. Huldy is a bright and curious child who loves to explore the world around her...