Freeborough E (86 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. A classic work on the openings. A precursor to MCO. Much forgotten analysis and games. 292 pp.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. G, unmarked HB; no DJ.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. Chess Openings: Ancient and Modern. Book.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Undated. Second edition, revised and updated. A classic text of chess-playing. Original red cloth marked and a little worn, gold lettering still bright, no inscriptions, pages a little yellowed, clean, tight and sound, good, no DJ. 0.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 12mo. volume in red cloth binding. B&W illustrations. Condition: spine ends show minor fraying; light wear to binding; inner hinges starting; endpapers toned; several small, old inked markings next to some illustrations; else good. Pages: viii, 88.

86 [2, ads] pp. Text illustrations throughout. 12mo, original red cloth printed in black. Old ownership stamp on front free endpaper; old signature on title page; light use and dust-soiling to cloth.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. not dated (c. 1920s), 292pp, illus., red cloth w/ gilt lettering, light shelfwear to cover, slight soiling to pg edges, no dj, contents clean & unmarked.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. ] Hardback, small octavo, gilt on brick red cloth, 292 pages, VG+/no dj. Previoius owner has signed both pastedowns with a flourish + date added (1/2/1921). Light tanning to a couple of locations where clippings laid-in. Book entirely sound with a tight binding and very clean inside and out other than as has been noted. RWR5 Chess Board Games.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

3rd Edn., revised & corrected. Original brown cloth, wear to spine edges, inner hinges split, paper rather yellow o/w G. 292pp., plus 62pp publisher's book catalogue. The openings are tabulated in a similar way to the later MCO volumes.This edition not in LN. "The most useful book on its subject until the later editions of MCO." (Murray, Short History.).…

Cloth. Condition: G/No Dustjacket. 3rd Edition. London, UK: Kegan Paul, Trench Trubner and Co. G/No Dustjacket. 1896. 3rd Edition. Cloth. Inscribed by H. Maxwell Pideaux, Chess Composer. . Sm 8vo., 292, 58 pp., rubbed, bumped, hinges cracked, page toning, markings . Black & White Illustrations (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 8vo, 240pp2pp, orig grey cloth with black patterned border, cloth little edge rubbed and aged, binding good and sound, lacks front blank end paper, has pencil notes on rear end paper and outline of chessboard on rear pastedown, good copy. Book.

Condition: New.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Chess Openings; Ancient and Modern' is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the crucial starting phase of the royal game. Compiled by Edward Freeborough with the assistance of several prominent chess experts, this work provides a systematic and analytical survey of the numerous opening variations that defined competitive play during a transformative era in chess history.The book is meticulously structured to guide the player through the complexities of various gambits, defenses, and counter-attacks. It covers foundational openings such as the King's Knight's Game, the King's Bishop's Game, and the Queen's Pawn Openings, offering detailed move sequences accompanied by critical annotations and expert commentary. By examining both 'ancient' traditional moves and 'modern' refinements, the text illuminates the evolution of strategic thought and the refinement of tactical responses at the highest levels of play.As a significant piece of chess literature, 'Chess Openings; Ancient and Modern' serves as both a practical manual for improving one's opening repertoire and a historical record of the development of chess theory. Its clear organization and depth of research make it an essential resource for serious students of the game, historians of chess, and players seeking to understand the classic principles that continue to govern the board today.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

HB. Condition: VG. None. First Edition. Red cloth on boards, black title and chess board on front of cover. Moderately old shelf-sunned and faint dusting of a little soiling. Spine: head & foot with thin wear. Edges: light few only foxings. Clean content. Binding is As New. 86p.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, an extensive collection of opening moves analyzed by leading analysts, offers a comprehensive resource for both casual and serious players looking to improve their skills. From the King's Knight's Opening to the Four Knights Game, the author provides detailed variations and notes on the most popular openings, helping readers understand the strategic nuances of each move. The insightful commentary and historical context provided for each opening enhances the reader's appreciation of the game's rich history and evolution. This book consolidates decades of analysis into a single volume, making it a valuable tool for players looking to master the complexities of opening strategy and take their gameplay to the next level. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…