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100 1 _aYoung, Franklin K.‏
_q(Franklin Knowles),
_d1857-1931
245 1 0 _aChess Generalship, Vol. I. Grand Reconnaissance
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-08-06
508 _aProduced by Donald Cummings, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Chess Generalship, Vol. I: Grand Reconnaissance" by Franklin K. Young is a strategic guide on the game of chess, offering an in-depth analysis of the parallels between chess and military tactics, written in the early 20th century. The text explores the intricacies of chess as not just a game but a rigorous mental exercise that cultivates the skills of leadership and strategy akin to those of great military commanders. Within this framework, Young posits that chess can serve as a potent tool for soldiers and strategists alike. The opening of the work introduces the author's premise that understanding chess play is crucial for military leadership, asserting that the cognitive faculties required for chess are akin to those required in warfare. Young emphasizes the importance of solid strategic planning and decision-making informed by a comprehensive understanding of the game. He hints at the need for recognition of one's own limitations and the strategic use of intelligence about one's opponent, setting the tone for a thoughtful analysis of both chess and military strategy throughout the book. This foundational section hints at the valuable insights and practical strategies that readers can anticipate as they delve deeper into the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChess
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55278
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