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Canadian Chess Problems 206 Chess Puzzles, taken from actual games as well as compositions. Originally published in 1890, now reproduced in electronic form and converted to algebraic notation by Anders Thulin. Solutions starting on page 59 of 63 pages. This program is in the public domain. 102 kb Zipped file in PDF format [top]
Chess History and Reminiscences Free eBook: Chess History and Reminiscences, by H. E. Bird. containing this electronic version produced by Stephen D. Leary. [top]
English Chess Problems Free eBook: English Chess Problems, Edited by James Pierce and W. Timbrell Pierce, originally published in 1876, now reproduced in electronic form and converted to algebraic notation by Anders Thulin. This program is in the public domain. [top]
Smith-Morra Gambit Part 1 - Containing the first five articles in Albert's series on this fascinating response to the Sicilian Defense. This 283 kb zipped pdf file is a special edition, created just for Chessville! [top]
Chess Strategy Free eBook: This classic of chess literature, now converted to eBook format by Project Gutenberg. This work is in the public domain. [top]
700 Chess Problems Free eBook: 700 Chess Problems Selected From the Compositions of Mrs. W.J. Baird. Originally published in 1902, now reproduced in electronic form and converted to algebraic notation by Anders Thulin. All problems have been computer checked. This program is in the public domain. In zipped pdf format. [top]
Problem Solving
Tourney (1888) Free eBook: Problem Solving Tourney (1888) 78kb zipped pdf file. 100 mate-in-two problems, converted to algebraic notation and pdf format by Anders Thulin, following the original published in 1888 by C.F. Stubbs. [top]
Chess And
Checkers : The Chess section includes: The Rules of the Game, Elementary Tactics, General Principles of Chess Strategy, Illustrative Games, and Problems. This classic work was first published in 1918. This file is in the public domain. [top] 200 Chess Problems Originally published in 1866, this public domain collection of 200 chess problems, has been computer checked and converted to algebraic by Anders Thulin. Many of these problems were prize winners in various composition competitions.
777 Chess Miniatures in Three This public domain collection of chess problems, has been computer checked and converted to algebraic by Anders Thulin. Crumbs From the Chess-Board This public domain download, first published in 1890, has been converted to electronic format with algebraic notation by Anders Thulin. Problems have been computer checked and errata noted. Globe Problem and Solution This public domain download, first published in 1888, has been converted to electronic format with algebraic notation by Anders Thulin. Problems start on page 13.
The Balogh Counter Gambit Erik Jensen compiled Keith Hayward's 5-part article on the Balogh Counter Gambit in to a ChessBase file. "How good is the Balogh Counter Gambit? Certainly high risk, but I do think it is sound in the hands of an adventurous and creative player. I think BCG works great with speed chess, and good for an occasional over-the-board game. From there the issue is how much risk is one willing to take on to win. Regardless, the fun factor will always be high with the Balogh Counter Gambit! - Good Chess!! Keith" The Tactical Grob Erik Jensen has produced an eBook free for all to download, this time from the legendary Claude Bloodgood (1924-2001, see Neil Brennen's piece in the 2 September 2001 issue of Chess Correspondence News - page 21 for more about this chess legend). "Grob's Attack is a basic gambit unlike anything else in modern chess theory. Every basic concept of development and piece placement must be discarded once 1.g4 has been played..." The Chessmen of Mars This famous story from the pen of one of early science-fiction's all-time great authors, is now available as a free downloadable eBook. This Project Gutenberg Etext is in the Public Domain. |
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