This book is a delightful collection of essays, anecdotes, and chess games, written by J. Paul Taylor, one of the most respected chess authorities of his time. Taylor's writing is lively and engaging, making this book a pleasure to read for anyone interested in the history and strategy of chess. The volume also includes a selection of two-move problems, perfect for sharpening your chess skills.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.