With more than 400 illustrations, and detailed maps, this immense and deeply researched account of the history of chess covers not only the modern international game, derived from Persian and Arab roots, but a broad spectrum of variants going back 1500 years, some of which are still played in various parts of the world. The evolution of strategic board games, especially in India, China and Japan, is discussed in detail. Many more recent chess variants (board sizes, new pieces, 3-D, etc.) are fully covered. Instructions for play are provided, with historical context, for every game presented.
With more than 400 illustrations, and detailed maps, this immense and deeply researched account of the history of chess covers not only the modern international game, derived from Persian and Arab roots, but a broad spectrum of variants going back 1500 years, some of which are still played in various parts of the world. The evolution of strategic board games, especially in India, China and Japan, is discussed in detail. Many more recent chess variants (board sizes, new pieces, 3-D, etc.) are fully covered. Instructions for play are provided, with historical context, for every game presented.
Jean-Louis Cazaux of Toulouse, France is a prolific author on chess and chess history. A scientist by profession, his breadth of knowledge and careful research bring chess history to its highest level.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments deletevi Introduction Chess of the World delete2 delete/ deleteAbout This Book Part I. Chess of the Arabian Nights 1. Shatranj delete8 2. Muslim Chess Variants delete21 3. Timur's Great Chess 4. Shatar Part II. Chess in the Land of Monsoons 5. Chaturanga delete47 6. Chaturaji delete59 7. Large and Giant Indian Chess delete64 8. Ouk and Makruk 9. Sit-Tu-Yin 10. Catur delete93 Part III. Gunpowder on the Chinese Board 11. Xiangqi delete98 12. Janggi delete109 13. Qiguo Xiangxi delete116 14. Sanguo Qi 15. Banqi 16. Doushouqi 17. Luzhanqi Part IV. Generals and Mercenaries of the Rising Sun 18. Shogi delete143 19. Chu Shogi and Dai Shogi delete154 20. Tenjiku Shogi delete163 delete delete 21. Giant Shogis delete167 22. Wa Shogi delete177 23. Tori Shogi 24. Dobutsu Shogi (Let's Catch the Lion!) 25. Ko Shogi 26. Taikyoku Shogi Part V. Evolution and Revolution in Europe 27. Medieval Chess delete199 28. Rithmomachy delete211 29. King Alfonso's Games delete223 30. Courier Chess 31. Gala 32. European Chess Part VI. Chess Out of the Box 33. Knighted Chess Variants delete251 34. Fairy Pieces on Board delete265 35. Chess and War delete280 36. Round Chess delete284 37. Hexagonal Chess delete288 38. Four-Player Chess 39. Three-Player Chess 40. 3-D Chess 41. Extraterrestrial Chess 42. Chess960 Part VII. The Origins of Chess 43. Legends of the Creation delete327 44. The Modern Search Begins delete330 delete delete 45. Approaching the Question from Several Angles Timeline Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments deletevi Introduction Chess of the World delete2 delete/ deleteAbout This Book Part I. Chess of the Arabian Nights 1. Shatranj delete8 2. Muslim Chess Variants delete21 3. Timur's Great Chess 4. Shatar Part II. Chess in the Land of Monsoons 5. Chaturanga delete47 6. Chaturaji delete59 7. Large and Giant Indian Chess delete64 8. Ouk and Makruk 9. Sit-Tu-Yin 10. Catur delete93 Part III. Gunpowder on the Chinese Board 11. Xiangqi delete98 12. Janggi delete109 13. Qiguo Xiangxi delete116 14. Sanguo Qi 15. Banqi 16. Doushouqi 17. Luzhanqi Part IV. Generals and Mercenaries of the Rising Sun 18. Shogi delete143 19. Chu Shogi and Dai Shogi delete154 20. Tenjiku Shogi delete163 delete delete 21. Giant Shogis delete167 22. Wa Shogi delete177 23. Tori Shogi 24. Dobutsu Shogi (Let's Catch the Lion!) 25. Ko Shogi 26. Taikyoku Shogi Part V. Evolution and Revolution in Europe 27. Medieval Chess delete199 28. Rithmomachy delete211 29. King Alfonso's Games delete223 30. Courier Chess 31. Gala 32. European Chess Part VI. Chess Out of the Box 33. Knighted Chess Variants delete251 34. Fairy Pieces on Board delete265 35. Chess and War delete280 36. Round Chess delete284 37. Hexagonal Chess delete288 38. Four-Player Chess 39. Three-Player Chess 40. 3-D Chess 41. Extraterrestrial Chess 42. Chess960 Part VII. The Origins of Chess 43. Legends of the Creation delete327 44. The Modern Search Begins delete330 delete delete 45. Approaching the Question from Several Angles Timeline Notes Bibliography Index
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