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Jewels of Chess 21st Century edition

We are excited to launch “Jewels of chess” 21st century edition, translated and edited by FM Aniruddha Deshpande.

The original book was written by Pandit Trivengadacharya in 1800 CE titled “Vilasmanimanjiri”. What makes this book unique? 1. Being published on orders of Bajirao Peshwa II, in 1800 CE, it has historical value. 2. The concept of Pawn mate being the most prestigious way of winning. 3.The puzzles start from mate in 1 till mate in 82 moves. 4. ‘Higher chess’ a term used to play a more complex version of chess on a 100 squares board is given in the book, alongwith a puzzle on it. 5. Evolution of chess from its origins to its current form described in detail. This has been a question that has puzzled many and readers will be happy to read about it. 6. The book is suitable for beginners, as it starts with a simple mate in 1 move. 7. The puzzles start to increase its difficulty level steadily and the first set of puzzles is amazing practice for intermediate players. 8. The second and third set of puzzles are for the advanced player, even title holders like International Masters and Grand Masters will find these puzzles difficult to solve. 9. These puzzles will definately improve your calculation abilities. 10. Its a 220+ year old book and still has lots of wisdom stored in it. Salute to Pandit Trivengadacharya Shastri.
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