The modern chess instructor

by William Steinitz

First published in the late 1880s, this classic work is presented in two parts. Part 1: elementary explanations for beginners, the description of notations, a telegraphic chess code, an essay on the principles of the game, analyses of six popular openings, and illustrative games and notes. Part 2: analyses of the Ponzioni Opening and the Giuoco Piano Opening, with illustrative games and notes.

Genres: Chess

Paperback

First published January 1, 1889

About the author

Born Wilhelm Steinitz in Austria, but later emigrated to first England and then the U.S. where he was known as William.