Chapter 1

I. THE RULES OF THE GAME

Board and men The moves of the men Special terms Symbols for moves Chess laws

II. ELEMENTARY TACTICS

Fundamental endings Relative value of the men How the different men cooperate Sacrificing

III. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CHESS STRATEGY

King's Pawn openings Queen's Pawn openings The middle game

IV. ILLUSTRATIVE GAMES

Game No. 1: Jackson Showalter vs. Edward Lasker, Lexington, Ky., 1917

Game No. 2: Edward Lasker vs. Jose R. Capablanca, New York, 1915

V. PROBLEMS