The Oxford Companion to Chess by David Hooper
The Oxford Companion to Chess is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the game from the earliest myths describing the game's invention right up to recent World Championship competitions. For the second edition, all entries have been scrutinized, revised, and updated, maintaining the book's reputation for authority and accuracy. * Over 2,500 entries covering named openings, laws, and strategies * Biographies of all the major figures * Embraces all branches of the game, including correspondence chess and other forms of telechess, and regional variations such as Chinese and Japanese chess, as well as various unorthodox forms * A host of topics such as computers and chess, philately and chess, and the representation of the game in literature, art, theatre, and film This book is intended for will appeal to chess players of all levels, from the professional to general readers who wish to know more to aid their enjoyment of the game.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780192800497 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192800493 |
| Title | The Oxford Companion to Chess |
| Author | David Hooper |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1996-10-03 |
| Number of pages | 492 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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