19 DECEMBER 1835, Page 16

There is a neat and prettily got-up work called Chessfor

Beginners, by W. LEWIS. Its objects are, to teach the beginner bow to open his game properly; to point out the mistakes which are commonly made in the first moves ; and, by remarks, examples, and intelligible advice, to put him on the right road to acquire proficiency. Mr. LEWIS has already produced several works of merit on Chess ; but be has contributed nothing more valuable in reality than the present unpretending book of rudiments. His observations on the different openings, and on various points of nicety, are distinguished by great clearness. An attentive examination of the book, assisted by a moderate practical knowledge of the subject, enables us to pronounce it one of the best and soundest of introductions to the royal game.