“The game of Chess is not merely an idle amusement; several very valuable qualities of the mind are to be acquired and strengthened by it, so as to become habits ready on all occasions, for life is a kind of chess.”
Quote by Benjamin Franklin
Work
An Easy Introduction to the Game of Chess: Containing One Hundred Examples of Games and a Great Variety of Critical Situations and Conclusions ; Including the Whole of Philidor's Analysis with Copious Selections from Stamma, the Calabrois, &c
An Easy Introduction to the Game of Chess is a chess instructional book that provides a thorough introduction to the game. It includes one hundred examples of games, showcasing various critical situations and conclusions. The book incorporates the complete analysis of Philidor, along with extensive selections from the works of Stamma and the Calabrois, among others. more
Author
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin was a prominent figure in American history, serving as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a statesman, scientist, inventor, and writer, born on January 17, 1706, and died on April 17, 1790. Franklin is renowned for his contributions to electricity, his support for the American colonial independence movement, and his successful diplomatic efforts in France. more