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100 1 _aLasker, Edward,
_d1885-1981
245 1 0 _aChess and Checkers : the Way to Mastership
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aThis etext was produced by John Mamoun with help from the online distributed proofreaders page of Charles Franks
520 _a"Chess and Checkers: The Way to Mastership" by Edward Lasker is a comprehensive instructional guide on the games of chess and checkers, likely written in the early 20th century. The work serves both as a manual for beginners, offering clear instructions on the rules and tactics of chess and checkers, as well as valuable insights and strategies for more advanced players. The book emphasizes the enjoyable nature of both games while also highlighting their strategic depths. The opening of the text sets the stage for an exploration of chess and checkers, beginning with a preface that discusses the historical context of chess, especially its rise in popularity during challenging times, such as wartime. Lasker discusses the parallels between chess and military strategy, emphasizing how playing the game sharpens logical thinking and concentration. He also outlines the structure of the manual, which includes rules, tactics, strategies, and illustrative games, aiming to make the teachings accessible and engaging for learners at all levels. This initial section indicates a strong educational focus, aiming to dispel myths about the complexity of chess while providing a solid foundation for mastering both games. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChess
653 _aCheckers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4913
999 _c46955
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