Books with author Edward Lasker

Edward Lasker was born in present day Poland in 1885 and before the outset of World War I immigrated to America. An engineer by trade, Lasker won five US Open Chess Championships between 1916 and 1921. Filled with numerous example games and game situations "Chess Strategy" provides a clear, logical, and systematic approach to the game in a warm and personal style. Separate sections of this book are devoted to the key stages of the game: openings, middle and end games. Originally written in 1911, "Chess Strategy" will provide the beginner as well as the experienced chess player something of value in this clear and concise explanation of strategic chess playing.