Frere's Chess Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the game of chess, written by Thomas Frere and originally published in 1858. The book contains both elementary instruction for beginners and advanced strategies for more experienced players. In addition to detailed explanations of the rules and basic moves, Frere provides tips on openings, middle-game tactics, and endgame strategies. The book also includes a section on the history of chess and its evolution over time. Frere's Chess Handbook is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their chess skills or deepen their understanding of the game.Together With Fifty Select Games, By The First Players.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.