Chess and Checkers: The Way to Mastership
by Edward Lasker
Publisher: ManyBooks 1922
ISBN/ASIN: B0014K4E3Y
Number of pages: 159
Description:
The author gives complete instructions for the beginner and valuable suggestions for the advanced player. Edward Lasker was a leading German-American chess and Go player. He published several books on American checkers, chess, and Go.
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