The Works of Gianutio and Gustavus Selenus Volume 1: On the Game of Chess, authored by J.H. Sarratt, is a comprehensive guide to the game of chess. The book is a collection of writings by two renowned chess players, Gianutio and Gustavus Selenus, who have made significant contributions to the development of the game. The book covers various aspects of chess, including its history, rules, strategies, and tactics. It provides a detailed analysis of different chess openings, middle games, and end games, along with practical advice on how to improve one's game. The book is an excellent resource for both novice and experienced chess players, and it is a must-read for anyone who wants to master the game of chess.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.