The Modern Chess Instructor

First published in the late 1880s, this classic work is presented in two parts. Part 1: elementary explanations for beginners, the description of notations, a telegraphic chess code, an essay on the principles of the game, analyses of six popular openings, and illustrative games and notes. Part 2: analyses of the Ponzioni Opening and the Giuoco Piano Opening, with illustrative games and notes.