The Knights and Kings of Chess, written by George Alcock MacDonnell in 1894, is a comprehensive guide to the game of chess. The book covers the history of the game, the rules and strategies of play, and profiles of famous chess players throughout history. MacDonnell provides detailed explanations of the different pieces on the board and their movements, as well as common tactics and openings. The book also includes a section on chess problems and puzzles for players to solve. The Knights and Kings of Chess is a valuable resource for both novice and experienced players looking to improve their game.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.