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The Story of Chess Horacio Cardo

The Story of Chess By Horacio Cardo

The Story of Chess by Horacio Cardo


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An exploration of the origins of chess.

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The Story of Chess by Horacio Cardo

After a steady stream of inventors, artists, and storytellers tried and failed, a man appeared with a box and a gameboard. So begins the story. The man explains how each piece moves, and why. For example, the king is all-powerful, so he can move in any direction. But because a ruler must be cautious, he can move only one square per turn. he animosity of the kings is so great that they can never occupy adjacent squares, and their importance is such that if a side loses its king, it has lost the war. Each piece is given similar treatment, as are such moves as check, checkmate, castling, and en passant. The highly individualistic illustrations help demonstrate the mechanics of the game explained in the text, and a more conventional board-and -piece icon on each page show that more literal interpretation of the move. Through an illustrated story of the creation of chess, this book provides narratives and visual devices for learning the game and remembering the moves. The Story of Chess will excite and teach children new to the game and will emphasize each piece's importance for those already familiar with the rules.

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CIN0789202506VG
9780789202505
0789202506
The Story of Chess by Horacio Cardo
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
19980521
45
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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