Excerpt from The Game of Draughts: The Alma Opening, Embracing the Games First Published by Mr. John Drummond, With Corrections and Additions by the Best Analysts and Players Down to the Present Time, Containing Upwards of Five Hundred Variations
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an exhaustive exploration of the venerable Alma opening, examining the ramifications of its moves and the intricacies of its variations. Expanding upon the foundational work of Drummond, this analysis provides a thorough understanding of Alma's place within draughts theory and practice. The book delves into the strategic nuances of the opening, dissecting the choices available to both sides and their long-term consequences. Through the examination of key matches and instructive examples, the author demonstrates the fundamental ideas that underpin the opening and illuminates its overall significance within the game of draughts. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528320061_0
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