Description

""A Selection of Games at Chess, Actually Played by Philidor and His Contemporaries: Now First Published from the Original Manuscripts"" is a book written by George Walker and published in 1835. The book is a collection of chess games played by the famous French chess player Fran��ois-Andr�� Danican Philidor and other notable players of his time. The games are presented in their original manuscript form, providing a unique insight into the strategies and techniques used by these masters of the game. The book includes detailed annotations and analysis of each game, making it an invaluable resource for chess enthusiasts and historians alike. Overall, ""A Selection of Games at Chess"" is a fascinating glimpse into the world of chess in the 18th century and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the game.""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.