Explore a classic chess collection featuring the Pierce Gambit and crafted problems that challenge every level of player.
This edition gathers the author’s work on gambits, analysis, and problem composition from the late 19th century. It presents the Pierce Gambit, a grafted line from the Vienna stem, along with extensive discussion of openings and the art of solving problems. The book also includes Chess Papers that reveal the authors’ thoughts on calculation, competition, and the practice of problem solving.
- Detailed analysis of the Pierce Gambit and related openings
- Problems and solutions from the authors, including two contributors
- Editorial notes and reflections on tourneys, problem setting, and marking
- Historical context with dedications and contents spanning Parts I–III
Ideal for students of chess history, problem solvers, and players who enjoy deep opening study and puzzle work.