The History of Chess in Fifty Moves
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Richmond Hill, Ontario ; Firefly Books, [2015].
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224 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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Frank Carlson Library - NON-FICTION
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Published
Richmond Hill, Ontario ; Firefly Books, [2015].
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Book
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 218-219) and index.
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The History of Chess in Fifty Moves recounts the 1,500-year history of the game of royals, from its ancient beginnings to Deep Blue, Kasparov and internet chess. As stand-alone stories or in sequence, the 50 chapters explain how chess has changed, adapted, and thrived through the centuries. It reveals the sublime players, the controversies, the great tournaments and upsets, the victories... nothing is overlooked. Entertaining and faithful text descriptions, artwork reproductions, archival photographs, callout boxes, quotations of interest, and chessboard diagrams bring chess's colorful history to life. For chess players at all levels, The History of Chess in Fifty Moves is an exciting treat they will return to again and again.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Price, B. (2015). The History of Chess in Fifty Moves . Firefly Books.

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Price, Bill. 2015. The History of Chess in Fifty Moves. Firefly Books.

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