The Chess Problem Science: Volume 1 The Power of the Pieces (Two-movers)

Published by Whitehead and Miller, Leeds, 1938

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59 pages with diagrams. Small octavo (7 1/2" x 4 3/4") bound in original wrappers. Foreword by A C White.  (Betts: 35-6) First edition. A collection of 92 problems illustrating a single branch: single-man maximum tasks. The examples are arranged in groups of 8 covering particular tasks: Lateral battery. Diagonal battery. Six discovered checks. Eight discovered checks. etc. (all white tasks); Black queen maximum flight. Discovered and double checks. etc. (black tasks) Condition: Front cover faded and slightly stained, previous owner's name to front paste down else a very good copy.

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Title
The Chess Problem Science: Volume 1 The Power of the Pieces (Two-movers)
Author
Cyril Henry Stanley "CS" Kipping (1891-1964)
Publisher
Whitehead and Miller, Leeds
Publication year
1938
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Soft cover
Edition
1st Edition
Item weight
1 pound
Dimensions
Small Octavo
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