The Oxford Companion to Chess Book

This newly revised edition, by former British Correspondence Chess Champion David Hooper, has been acclaimed as one of the most readable and useful chess reference books available. With over 2,500 entries covering subjects from named openings and strategies to computers and theatre, it's easy to see how that reputation has been earned. The Oxford Companion to Chess is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the game from the earliest myths describing the game's invention right up to recent World Championship competitions. Embracing all branches of the game, this volume covers topics such as correspondence chess and other forms of telechess, as well as regional variations found in Chinese and Japanese chess. Illustrated with over five hundred chess diagrams and updated to maintain the book's reputation for authority and accuracy, it will appeal to chess-players of all levels who wish to enhance their enjoyment of the game. Long touted as the "sport of kings," chess deserves a handbook that will not only aid players in improving their game but one that is a pleasure to browse as well. In the highly entertaining Oxford Companion to Chess, the game has at last met its match.Read More