The Art of the Game of Chess

I am currently reading this book, a translation by Michael McGrath of Ruy Lopez's book from the 1500s. For history buffs, it is an interesting read. The book talks about the origins of chess, how the pieces move, and Lopez has 36 general ruled to follow before part 2 gets into the strategy. 

Lopez wasn't against anything that would give him an edge, as stated in rule No. 1: "When a game is played on a clear and sunny day, make sure the sun is in the enemy's face so that it blinds him." 

And all players will recognize rule No. 35:   "A player should know not to make an error called blindness. This mistake occurs when a player makes a move but does not consider its consequences." 

The book is in algebraic notation, so that helps to better understand the second part, which I have yet to read. I think this book, while rough going at times, can help all players, but the 1800+ club would likely benefit the most due to the strategy discussed in the second part.