The British Chess Magazine, Volumes 8-9Trubner & Company, 1888 - Chess |
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Page 495 - Companion. Comprising a Treatise on Odds, Collection of Match Games, including the French Match with M. St. Amant, and a Selection of Original Problems. Diagrams and Coloured Frontispiece. 5*. Chess Tournament of 1851. A Collection of Games played at this celebrated assemblage.
Page 42 - WHITE. BLACK. 1. P to K 4. P to K 4. 2. P to KB 4. . P takes P. S. KK
Page 80 - A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close.
Page 495 - STAUNTON'S Chess - Player's Handbook. A Popular and Scientific Introduction to the Game.
Page 495 - Chess Praxis. A Supplement to the Chess-player's Handbook. Containing all the most important modern improvements in the Openings, illustrated by actual Games ; a revised Code of Chess Laws; and a Selection of Mr. Morphy's Games in England and France.
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Page 495 - Chess Tournament of 1851. A Collection of Games played at this celebrated assemblage. With Introduction and Notes. Numerous Diagrams.