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040 _aUtSlPG
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100 1 _aLasker, Edward,
_d1885-1981
240 1 0 _aChess and Checkers: The Way to Mastership. Polish
245 1 0 _aSzachy i Warcaby: Droga do mistrzostwa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-28
520 _a"Szachy i Warcaby: Droga do mistrzostwa" by Edward Lasker is a comprehensive instructional manual on chess and checkers written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a guide for beginners while also providing advanced strategic insights tailored for seasoned players. The book discusses the fundamental rules of both games, their historical context, and detailed tactics aimed at fostering mastery. The opening of the book introduces its educational purpose, emphasizing how the popularity of chess surged during the wartime period due to its capacity to hone strategic thinking. The author draws parallels between chess and military strategy, explaining the importance of anticipating moves and considering the broader battlefield. Lasker then begins to outline the rules and basic elements of chess, such as the board setup and the unique movement of each piece, thus laying the foundational knowledge essential for understanding and enjoying the game. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChess
653 _aCheckers
700 1 _aOziminski, Wojciech
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15201
999 _c56589
_d56589