Chess for Fun & Chess for Blood by Edward…

Chess for Fun & Chess for Blood (original 1942; edition 1952)

by Edward Lasker, Illustrated By Maximilian Mopp (Illustrator)

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Chess as art and recreation; checkmating combinations, endgame play, strategic principles, more. Full details and analysis of author's famous game with Emanuel Lasker. 94 diagrams; other illustrations. "Very enjoyable." -- Cleveland Chess Bulletin.

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Title:	Chess for Fun & Chess for Blood
Authors:	Edward Lasker
Other authors:	Illustrated By Maximilian Mopp (Illustrator)
Info:	Hollis & Carter (1952), Hardcover, 202 pages
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Edward Lasker	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Mopp, Maximilian	Illustrator	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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Chess as art and recreation; checkmating combinations, endgame play, strategic principles, more. Full details and analysis of author's famous game with Emanuel Lasker. 94 diagrams; other illustrations. "Very enjoyable." -- Cleveland Chess Bulletin.

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