The Chess Player's Companion

The Chess Player's Companion is a book written by Howard Staunton in 1889. It is a comprehensive guide for chess players that includes a new treatise on odds and a collection of games played by the author against various distinguished players over the last decade. The book covers various topics related to chess, including the opening, middle game, endgame, and tactics. It also provides insights into the author's thought process and strategy during the games he played. The Chess Player's Companion is a valuable resource for both novice and experienced chess players looking to improve their game.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.