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by William Lewis (Author)
""A Selection of Games at Chess: Played at the Westminster Chess Club between L.C. De La Bourdonnais and an English Amateur of First Rate Skill"" is a book written by William Lewis and published in 1835. The book is a collection of chess games played between the famous French chess player Louis-Charles Mah����� de La Bourdonnais and an anonymous English amateur who was considered to be of first-rate skill. The games were played in the Westminster Chess Club in London, England, in 1834. The book contains detailed descriptions of each game, including the moves made by both players and the strategies employed. The games are analyzed and annotated by William Lewis, who was a renowned chess player and chess writer of his time. The book is considered to be a valuable resource for chess enthusiasts and historians, as it provides a glimpse into the playing style and strategies of two of the most skilled chess players of the 19th century. It also sheds light on the development of chess as a game and as a competitive sport during this period. Overall, ""A Selection of Games at Chess"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of chess, the strategies employed by skilled players, and the development of the game as a competitive sport.Also Contains Fifty Games At Chess, Which Have Actually Been Played.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
