Vocabulary of Checkers (Classic Reprint): A Dictionary of Words, Terms and Phrases Used in the Game Called Checkers, or English Draughts: A Dictionary ... or English Draughts (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Call, William Timothy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330017536 ISBN 13: 9781330017531

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

Master the language of checkers with a trusted reference This dictionary collects words, terms, and phrases used in the game of checkers, drawing on hundreds of sources from the 18th to the early 20th century. It’s an essential guide for players who want to understand openings, notation, problems, and historical terms behind the game.

The book explains how terms are used in play, problem solving, and in the study of strategy. It covers common openings, variations, and naming conventions, offering context for how terms have been used by players and authors over time. Whether you’re learning the game or brushing up on its terminology, this edition provides clear definitions and examples drawn from a long tradition of checkers literature.

• Clear definitions of terms you’ll see in books, magazines, and games


• Descriptions of openings, problems, and problem-solving ideas


• Notes on how terminology has evolved across historical sources


• Illustrative examples that show how terms apply in play

Ideal for readers who want a solid reference on checkers vocabulary, from beginners to serious students of the game.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1330017536
• ISBN 13: 9781330017531
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 207
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