World of Chess

Its Development and Variations through Centuries and Civilizations

Häftad, Engelska, 2017

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With more than 400 illustrations, and detailed maps, this immense and deeply researched account of the history of chess covers not only the modern international game, derived from Persian and Arab roots, but a broad spectrum of variants going back 1500 years, some of which are still played in various parts of the world. The evolution of strategic board games, especially in India, China and Japan, is discussed in detail. Many more recent chess variants (board sizes, new pieces, 3-D, etc.) are fully covered. Instructions for play are provided, with historical context, for every game presented.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2017-10-17
Mått178 x 254 x 21 mm
Vikt680 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor408
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786494279

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Jean-Louis Cazaux of Toulouse, France, is an accomplished author of chess and board game history. A scientist by profession, his breadth of knowledge and careful research bring chess history to its highest level. Rick Knowlton of Sarasota, Florida, has both studied and recreated historic chess sets from an early age. With a background in fine arts, he uses the Internet to bring chess variants and novelties to a worldwide audience.

Table of ContentsAcknowledgments deleteviIntroductionChess of the World delete2 delete/ deleteAbout This BookPart I. Chess of the Arabian Nights1. Shatranj delete82. Muslim Chess Variants delete213. Timur’s Great Chess4. ShatarPart II. Chess in the Land of Monsoons5. Chaturanga delete476. Chaturaji delete597. Large and Giant Indian Chess delete648. Ouk and Makruk9. Sit-Tu-Yin10. Catur delete93Part III. Gunpowder on the Chinese Board11. Xiangqi delete9812. Janggi delete10913. Qiguo Xiangxi delete11614. Sanguo Qi15. Banqi16. Doushouqi17. LuzhanqiPart IV. Generals and Mercenaries of the Rising Sun18. Shogi delete14319. Chu Shogi and Dai Shogi delete15420. Tenjiku Shogi delete163 delete delete21. Giant Shogis delete16722. Wa Shogi delete17723. Tori Shogi24. Dobutsu Shogi (Let’s Catch the Lion!)25. Ko Shogi26. Taikyoku ShogiPart V. Evolution and Revolution in Europe27. Medieval Chess delete19928. Rithmomachy delete21129. King Alfonso’s Games delete22330. Courier Chess31. Gala32. European ChessPart VI. Chess Out of the Box33. Knighted Chess Variants delete25134. Fairy Pieces on Board delete26535. Chess and War delete28036. Round Chess delete28437. Hexagonal Chess delete28838. Four-Player Chess39. Three-Player Chess40. 3-D Chess41. Extraterrestrial Chess42. Chess960Part VII. The Origins of Chess43. Legends of the Creation delete32744. The Modern Search Begins delete330 delete delete45. Approaching the Question from Several AnglesTimelineNotesBibliographyIndex

“the definitive work for those who want to learn how not only the modern game of chess has evolved, but its many variants which date back 1500 years and are still played in various parts of the world”—IM John Donaldson (JeremySilman.com); “impressive account of the history of chess.... Certainly one of the most interesting reads on the history of chess!”—Chessbooks.nl; “Cazaux takes a deep look at the origins of chess, while Knowlton is something of an expert on chess variants of which he discusses a great number. As usual for McFarland, lavish illustrations abound.”—Chess; “deeply researched”—ChessCafe; “a thoroughly researched work that not only introduces a wide variety of chess variants, but will act as a wonderful and unique reference to the field of chess and game history”—Mind’s Eye Press.