Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2017-08-06 Public domain in the USA. 268 Young, Franklin K.‏ (Franklin Knowles) 1857 1931 Young, Franklin Knowles Chess Generalship, Vol. I. Grand Reconnaissance Produced by Donald Cummings, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Chess Generalship, Vol. I: Grand Reconnaissance" by Franklin K. Young is a strategic guide on the game of chess, offering an in-depth analysis of the parallels between chess and military tactics, written in the early 20th century. The text explores the intricacies of chess as not just a game but a rigorous mental exercise that cultivates the skills of leadership and strategy akin to those of great military commanders. Within this framework, Young posits that chess can serve as a potent tool for soldiers and strategists alike. The opening of the work introduces the author's premise that understanding chess play is crucial for military leadership, asserting that the cognitive faculties required for chess are akin to those required in warfare. Young emphasizes the importance of solid strategic planning and decision-making informed by a comprehensive understanding of the game. He hints at the need for recognition of one's own limitations and the strategic use of intelligence about one's opponent, setting the tone for a thoughtful analysis of both chess and military strategy throughout the book. This foundational section hints at the valuable insights and practical strategies that readers can anticipate as they delve deeper into the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Chess GV Text Category: History - Warfare Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies 323913 2025-09-22T06:44:00.941178 text/html 309013 2024-10-23T02:28:42 text/html 146104 2025-09-22T06:44:06.812076 application/epub+zip 147919 2025-09-22T06:44:01.989113 application/epub+zip 147920 2025-09-22T06:44:01.449105 application/epub+zip 266898 2025-09-22T06:44:10.259074 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227064 2025-09-22T06:44:06.219101 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231011 2022-08-25T04:00:41.683941 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 282089 2025-09-22T06:44:00.120114 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 262136 2024-10-23T02:28:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16331 2025-09-22T06:44:10.388093 application/rdf+xml 8348 2025-09-22T06:44:01.538100 image/jpeg 1854 2025-09-22T06:44:01.494123 image/jpeg 124395 2025-09-22T06:44:00.964139 application/octet-stream application/zip