The Chess-Player's Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the game of chess, written by Howard Staunton, a renowned chess player and writer. The book is designed to provide both beginners and experienced players with a popular and scientific introduction to the game of chess. It covers all aspects of the game, including the rules, strategies, tactics, and openings. The book is divided into three parts: the first part covers the basic rules of chess, the second part covers the strategies and tactics of the game, and the third part covers the various openings that can be used in the game. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy to understand and follow. It is also filled with diagrams and illustrations to help readers visualize the moves and strategies discussed in the book. Overall, The Chess-Player's Handbook is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to improve their chess skills or simply learn more about the game.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.