This classic manual provides a comprehensive guide to the game of chess, including detailed descriptions of the board and pieces, the rules of the game, and advanced strategies for players at all levels. In addition, the book includes sections on other popular games of skill, including backgammon and dominoes. Napoleon Marache was a celebrated chess player and teacher in the late 19th century, and his manual remains a valuable resource for chess enthusiasts today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.