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Dictionary of Modern Chess

by Byrne J. Horton

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Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 794.103 — Arts & recreation Recreation, sports, and performing arts Indoor games of skill Chess Dictionaries And Encyclopedias
LCC: GV1447 .H67 — Geography, Anthropology and Recreation Recreation. Leisure Recreation. Leisure Games and amusements Indoor games and amusements Board games. Move games

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Published: 1959
Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 794.103
LCC: GV1447 .H67

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