{"product_id":"chess-history-and-reminiscences-9781162657707","title":"Chess History And Reminiscences","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): H. E. Bird\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\"Chess History and Reminiscences\"\" by H. E. Bird is a comprehensive book that provides a detailed account of the history of chess, along with the author's personal experiences and reflections on the game. The book covers the origins of chess, its evolution over the years, and the various strategies and tactics that have been developed by players. The author also shares his own experiences playing chess, including his encounters with notable players and his own successes and failures on the board. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of chess, as well as for those looking to improve their own skills and understanding of the game. With its engaging writing style and insightful analysis, \"\"Chess History and Reminiscences\"\" is a must-read for any chess enthusiast.Of all the claims which have been advanced to the invention and origin of chess, that of the Hindu Game the Chaturanga is the most ancient, and its accounts contain the earliest allusion worthy of serious notice to anything partaking of the principles and form of chess. The description of it is taken from the Sanskrit text, and our first knowledge of it is obtained through the works of Dr. Hyde, 1693, and Sir William Jones, 1784, Professor Duncan Forbes in a History of Chess, dedicated to Sir Frederic Madden and Howard Staunton, published in 1860, further elaborated the researches of his predecessors and claims by the aid of his better acquaintance with chess, and improved knowledge of the Sanskrit to have proved the Chaturanga as the first form of chess beyond a shadow of doubt.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46872164991127,"sku":"9781162657707","price":2325.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781162657707.webp?v=1770007847","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/chess-history-and-reminiscences-9781162657707","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}