The blue book of chess
The Blue Book of Chess is a learner's manual built on the work of Howard Staunton, the leading English player of the 1840s, and revised in 1910 for an American publisher to take in more recent masters. It begins with the board and men, the moves, notation and technical terms, illustrated with diagrams of castling, checkmate, perpetual check and stalemate, then sets out the laws of the game and maxims for the inexperienced player. The larger part analyzes the recognized openings, Philidor's and Petroff's defenses, the Giuoco Piano, the Evans Gambit, the Ruy Lopez and others, each illustrated by games actually played by Morphy, Anderssen, Staunton, Steinitz, Lasker, Pillsbury and their contemporaries. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The blue book of chess
The blue book of chess by Howard Staunton can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The blue book of chess in the public domain?
Yes. The blue book of chess by Howard Staunton is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
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About 6 h 33 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The blue book of chess?
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