📖 Originally published in 1890, The present compilation is intended as a stepping stone to a complete treatise on Odds, Exemplified in two hundred and fifty games, from actual play, contested between some of the best exponents of the last fifty years, it is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all chess players. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.