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In 1853, a French aristocrat, Barthelemy de Basterot (1800-1887) published in Paris Traite elementaire du jeu des echecs (Elementary Treatise on the Rules of Chess), which included chapters on chess history and literature.

Lubomir Kavalek: Chess Puzzles: French Aristocrat's Folly 2010

In 1853, a French aristocrat, Barthelemy de Basterot (1800-1887), published in Paris Traite elementaire du jeu des echecs (Elementary Treatise on the Rules of Chess), which included chapters on chess history and literature.

Lubomir Kavalek: Chess Solutions: Weird Promotions 2010

Je ferais une fort jolie conversation par la poste, comme on dit que les Espagnols jouent aux echecs.

Life Of Johnson Boswell, James, 1740-1795 1887

"Ne fais tu pas que aux echecs on ne prend pas le roi."

Chess History and Reminiscences 1869

In 1740 Frederick the Great writes: "Je suis comme le roi et echecs de Charles XII qui marchait toujours."

Chess History and Reminiscences 1869

Thus has a very significant word in the sacred language of the Brahmans been transferred by successive changes into axedres, scacchi, echecs, chess and by a whimsical concurrence of circumstances given birth to the English word check, and even a name to the Exchequer of Great Britain!

Chess History and Reminiscences 1869

All reports are on www. echecs-photos.be / Bethune2008 with a lot of pictures.

Susan Polgar Chess Daily News and Information 2009

From TWIC one can download an up to date version of the day's World Championship game at any time.www. europe-echecs.com) has a very speedy daily summary provided by Robert Fontaine.www. chessvibes.com is a stand-out site to date, with its full videos of the press conferences and general summary by Peter Doggers.

United States Chess Federation 2010