The accomplished chess-player [by R. Roy].1849 |
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... GAME OF CHESS comprehensive to the juniors of the age , had been so highly appreciated . The nature of the Work admits of but little originality , and none is claimed , save in the concise and lucid mode of arrangement , the explanatory ...
... GAME OF CHESS comprehensive to the juniors of the age , had been so highly appreciated . The nature of the Work admits of but little originality , and none is claimed , save in the concise and lucid mode of arrangement , the explanatory ...
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... GAME OF CHESS comprehensive to the juniors of the age , had been so highly appreciated . The nature of the Work admits of but little originality , and none is claimed , save in the concise and lucid mode of arrangement , the explanatory ...
... GAME OF CHESS comprehensive to the juniors of the age , had been so highly appreciated . The nature of the Work admits of but little originality , and none is claimed , save in the concise and lucid mode of arrangement , the explanatory ...
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... chess - board , or scene of action , the relations of the several pieces and situations , the dangers they are respectively exposed to , the several possibilities of their aiding each other , the proba- bilities that the adversary may ...
... chess - board , or scene of action , the relations of the several pieces and situations , the dangers they are respectively exposed to , the several possibilities of their aiding each other , the proba- bilities that the adversary may ...
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... Chess daily , with the general Poniatowski , or with his treasurer Gro- thusen . Voltaire , himself , played at Chess ... board ; which obliged him to make a precipitate retreat from France , in order to avoid the consequences of so rash ...
... Chess daily , with the general Poniatowski , or with his treasurer Gro- thusen . Voltaire , himself , played at Chess ... board ; which obliged him to make a precipitate retreat from France , in order to avoid the consequences of so rash ...
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... game with great composure . * The Kenilworth inventory furnishes us with a description of the magnificent Chess - board , the property of the Earl of Leicester , with which probably , the maiden Queen amused a vacant hour . The Chess - ...
... game with great composure . * The Kenilworth inventory furnishes us with a description of the magnificent Chess - board , the property of the Earl of Leicester , with which probably , the maiden Queen amused a vacant hour . The Chess - ...
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
advantage adversary AUTOMATON black king black pawn black queen's Black-K chess-board Commencing covers the check drawn game exchange GAMBIT game of Chess inferior piece j'adoube K. B. 3rd sq K. B. P. takes K. B. P. two sq K. B. takes K. B. to Q K. B. to Q. B. K. P. one sq K. R. sq K.Kt King castles king's bishop's pawn King's knight's pawn King's rook's pawn knight's 2nd lost the game MATE mode of play pawn retakes placed played at Chess pushed his king's Q. B. 4th sq Q. B. P. one sq Q. B. to K Q. P. two sq Q. R. takes Q. R. to Q Queen takes queen's 2nd Queen's bishop's pawn Queen's knight's pawn Queen's rook's pawn retakes Kt retakes Q side takes K. B. P. takes Kt takes Q takes Q. B. third square three pawns white bishop white pawn white queen's White-K
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Seite 8 - Circumspection, which surveys the whole chessboard, or scene of action, the relations of the several pieces and situations, the dangers they are respectively exposed to, the several possibilities of their aiding each other, the probabilities that the adversary may...
Seite 9 - Caution, not to make our moves too hastily. This habit is best acquired by observing strictly the laws of the game ; such as, " If you touch a piece, you must move it somewhere; if you set it down, you must let it stand...
Seite 8 - If I move this piece, what will be the advantage of my new situation ? What use can my adversary make of it to annoy me ? What other moves can I make to support it, and to defend myself from his attacks ?
Seite 9 - And, lastly, we learn by chess the habit of not being discouraged by present bad appearances in the state of our affairs, the habit of hoping for a favorable change, and that of persevering in the search of resources. The game is so full of events, there is such a variety of turns in it, the...
Seite 9 - ... and it is therefore best that theSe rules should be observed, as the game thereby becomes more the image of human life, and particularly of war ; in which, if you have incautiously put yourself into a bad and dangerous position, you cannot obtain your enemy's leave to. withdraw your troops, and place them more securely, but you must abide all the consequences of your rashness.
Seite 8 - ... ready on all occasions. For life is a kind of chess, in which we have often points to gain, and competitors, or adversaries to contend with, and in which there is a vast variety of good and ill events, that are, in some degree the effects of prudence, or the want of it.
Seite 35 - ... a prospect of success, sacrifice a piece or two to gain your end : these bold attempts make the finest games. 13. Never let your queen stand so before the king, as that your adversary, by bringing forwards a...
Seite 8 - Several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life, are to be acquired or strengthened by it, so as to become habits, ready on all occasions. For life is a kind of chess, in which we have...
Seite 9 - ... and it is therefore best that these rules should be observed ; as the game more becomes the image of human life, and particularly of war; in which, if you have incautiously put yourself into a bad and dangerous position, you cannot obtain your enemy's leave to withdraw your troops, and place them more securely, but you must abide all the consequences of your rashness. And, lastly, we learn by chess the habit of not being discouraged by present bad appearances in the state of our affairs, the...
Seite 12 - If yeu have a mind to exercise or show your judgment, do it in playing your own game, when you have an opportunity, not in criticising, or meddling with, or counselling the play of others. Lastly, if the game is not to be played rigorously, according to the rules above-mentioned, then moderate your desire of victory over your adversary, and be pleased with one over yourself.