Explore the foundational rules and regulations of one of America's oldest and most prestigious chess clubs with the "Constitution and By-Laws of the Manhattan Chess Club of New York." Originally published in 1889, this historical document offers a fascinating glimpse into the organizational structure and social dynamics of a late 19th-century chess institution. Discover the guidelines that governed the club's operations, membership, and the conduct of its tournaments and meetings. This book is a valuable resource for chess historians, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the cultural history of chess in the United States. Delve into the rich heritage of the Manhattan Chess Club and its contributions to the game.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.