Modern Chess Strategy Appendix by Edward Lasker (6 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Revised enlarged edition. Well worn.

2nd edition. Solid clean tight copy of revised edition. 5-3/4 x 8-3/4, 442 pp, index, b/w illus, photos. Good unmarked, sunned spine, cover crease. Hardcover in blue cloth boards w gilt spine titling, no jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. the boards are worn and marked. rubbed. sunned. small tears at the edges. one rubber stamp. slight creasing. bookseller small plate. tightly bound. fair copy. [P.K.]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

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First Edition. Very Good condition. No dust jacket. "Modern Chess Strategy: With an Appendix on Go" by Edward Lasker About the Book: Author: Edward Lasker, a German-American chess and Go player, engineer, and author. Publisher: David McKay Company, Philadelphia. Notable Feature: Includes an appendix on Go, the ancient Asian board game, which was uncommon in Western chess books at the time. Content Overview: Focus: This book primarily explores advanced principles of chess strategy, including positional play, combinations, and endgame techniques. Style: Lasker presents clear, logical explanations, often using famous games as examples. Audience: Intermediate to advanced chess players seeking to deepen their strategic understanding. Appendix on Go: Introduces the rules, strategies, and philosophical underpinnings of Go, reflecting Lasker's broader interest in board games and analytical thinking. Edward Lasker was a strong player in his own right and a contemporary of the world champion Emanuel Lasker (though not closely related). His contributions helped popularize both chess and Go in the United States during the early 20th century.

Condition: Very Good. No jacket, minor shelf wear to extremities. 'Chess' plate inside front. Light tanning and foxing to page edges.