How to Play Chess (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Basics & Fundamentals HandbookBy Charlotte Boardman Rogers
Length2h 43m
About this audiobook
How to Play Chess is a clear instructional primer that introduces the board, pieces, rules of movement, captures, check, mate, castling, and the elementary habits of sound play. Written in a direct, orderly style, it belongs to the tradition of practical chess manuals designed not for masters but for beginners seeking disciplined entry into a game long associated with logic, foresight, and cultivated leisure. Charlotte Boardman Rogers appears as an educator of method rather than a theorist of novelty. While little biographical information is widely available, the book's tone suggests an author concerned with patient explanation, intellectual self-improvement, and the democratization of knowledge. Her approach reflects a period when chess instruction increasingly moved from clubs and private tutoring into printed guides for general readers, including young learners and families. This book is recommended for readers who want a concise, historically grounded introduction to chess without the intimidation of advanced notation or competitive jargon. Modern players may find its simplicity refreshing, while historians of games and education will appreciate its glimpse into how chess was taught as both recreation and mental training.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.1 (12)
Includes Amazon
GenreOther
Length2 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 1, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chess Fundamentals (Annotated)
2Preface
3Chapter I. Introduction
4Chapter II. The Board and the Men.
5Chapter III. Object of the Game and Order of Procedure
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6Chapter IV. The Moves
7Chapter V. Technical Terms Explained
8Chapter VI. Chess Rules
9Chapter VII. Suggestions for Beginners
10Chapter VIII. Systems of Notation
11Chapter IX. Practice Game
12Chapter X. Chess Openings
13Chapter XI. End Games
14Chapter XII. Middle Games
15Chapter XIII. Conclusion
16Memorable Quotes
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