Book of Chess Problems (Classic Reprint)

Chess Problems. During the summer of 1870, he learned the moves at chessfrom a school mate, with whom he contested many games, in which the chief aim of the players was to capture the opponents pieces, check-mate being as yet a mystery to them. Not long afterward he procured a small work on chess, from which he got some idea of the openings and endings of games at chess. His friend left the city in October, and having no one with whom to contend, Mr. Hanshew turned his attention to problems, with such application that he composed his first problem on the 21st of November. A few more problems followed, when he laid chess aside to attend to his professional engagements during the winter of 1870-1. Hearing of theD uhuque Chsss Journal, Mr. H. immediately subscribed, and at once became conspicuous in its pages as a hard worker, contributing problems, criticisms, and solutions, and helping the cause every way. Finally, on the 5th of January, 1874, (his 27th birth day) theM aryland Chess Review made its first appearance. It is not necessary to speak of the above publication, for every American chesser worthy of the name, is a reader of its pages, and it needs no encomium from us. Long may its welcome appearance gladden Oaissa svotaries.
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