Terms and Themes of Chess Problems

S. S. Blackburne

Published by George Routledge & Sons, London, 1907

About this Item

Condition

Very Good: Original binding shows moderate wear, with rubbing and bumping to extremities. Spine slightly dulled, with light staining and creasing, and rubbing at the head and tail; gilt lettering softened but legible. Boards present well, with faint marking; gilt borders remain clear. Binding firm and square. Internally, pages show uniform age-related toning and mild handling, otherwise clean and bright, with diagrams clear and unmarked. A sound and attractive copy overall.

Description

Second edition, published by George Routledge & Sons, London, 1907, with preface by A. F. Mackenzie and containing over 300 illustrative examples. Works by noted chess master S. S. Blackburne remain sought after among chess historians and problem enthusiasts. Early instructional chess texts in original binding are increasingly uncommon, particularly in complete and well-preserved condition. A desirable copy for collectors of chess literature and early 20th-century instructional works.

Terms and Themes of Chess Problems serves as an instructional guide to the terminology, construction, and thematic ideas underlying chess problem composition. Blackburne presents explanations alongside numerous examples, making the work both a teaching manual and reference text for students of problem chess and analytical play.

Seller Inventory # 3361 RM VG SE

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Terms and Themes of Chess Problems
• Publisher: George Routledge & Sons, London
• Publication Date: 1907
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition, Illustrated Edition
• Condition: Very Good