The Great Encyclopedia of Chess. All the Secrets of the Most Intellectual Game in History: From Ancient Boards to the Greatest Players

The Great Encyclopedia of Chess. All the Secrets of the Most Intellectual Game in History: From Ancient Boards to the Greatest Players

From ancient chessboards from Persia to digital tournaments — this book is about the most intellectual game in human history, where silence, strategy, and mind reign!

Inside you will find:
- The history of chess from its inception to the present day... with colorful illustrations reflecting the history of the game.
- The most important tournaments and records.
- Legendary games and their influence on the further development of the game.
- Colorful illustrations reflecting the history of the game.
- Biographies of great grandmasters: from Capablanca and Alekhine to Karpov, Carlsen, and many others.
- The influence of chess on culture, cinema, science, and politics.
- Rules — from the initial position of pieces on the chessboard to tactics and strategies.

Immerse yourself in the culture, philosophy, and spirit of chess and discover how chess has become a cultural phenomenon.

Author: Михаил Чесалин

Printhouse: Eksmo

Series: The Great Sports Encyclopedia

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785042164293

Number of pages: 184

Size: 290x215x20 mm

Cover type: твердая

Weight: 949 g

ID: 1719496

From ancient chessboards from Persia to digital tournaments — this book is about the most intellectual game in human history, where silence, strategy, and mind reign!

Inside you will find:
- The history of chess from its inception to the present day with colorful illustrations reflecting the history of the game.
- The most important tournaments and records.
- Legendary games and their influence on the further development of the game.
- Colorful illustrations reflecting the history of the game.
- Biographies of great grandmasters: from Capablanca and Alekhine to Karpov, Carlsen, and many others.
- The influence of chess on culture, cinema, science, and politics.
- Rules — from the initial position of pieces on the chessboard to tactics and strategies.

Immerse yourself in the culture, philosophy, and spirit of chess and discover how chess has become a cultural phenomenon.