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Synopsis
Chess is an enthralling game that provides countless hours of enjoyment for players young and old, but it’s true that for the beginner it can often seem like an intimidating prospect. Have you tried your luck at learning the game but have been put off by its sheer complexity, not to mention some of the demanding books on the subject. Don’t give up, there’s help on the way!Chess for Rookies is a fun-to-read guide for the regular person. Assuming no prior knowledge of this famous game, Craig Pritchett takes the reader on a journey through the crucial basics of chess. Mixed with instruction and humour, this book is an ideal way to learn chess and improve your skills.Reading this book you will:*Learn how to set up the chessboard*Discover how the pieces move, and understand their strengths and weaknesses*Gain knowledge of the basic chess tactics and strategies*Realize when to attack and when to defend*Learn the basics of the opening, middlegame and endgame*Understand tricky ideas such as castling and en passant*Find descriptions of all the strange-sounding chess terms*Discover the best places to play chess, whether on the board or on your computer*Find out who’s who in the chess world*Be ready to beat your friends at chess!
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À propos de l'auteur
International Master Timothy Taylor is an experienced tournament player who has enjoyed several notable successes, including winning the US Open. He is also a renowned chess writer; one of his previous books, How to Defeat the Smith-Morra Gambit, became a US Chess Federation bestseller, while his first book for Everyman Chess, Bird's Opening, provoked much positive interest. Outside of chess, he is the author of two published novels, Elaine the Fair and Amanda, and he also directed the film Wicked Pursuits.
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Chess for Rookies:: Learn to Play, Win and Enjoy
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Everyman Chess, 2009
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ISBN 13 : 9781857445350
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Chess for Rookies:: Learn to Play, Win and Enjoy
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Everyman Chess, 2009
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ISBN 13 : 9781857445350
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "Chess for Rookies" is a fun-to-read, leisurely, yet well-paced guide. Assuming no prior knowledge of the game, Craig Pritchett takes the beginner on a journey through the crucial basics. Mixing instruction and good humour, this book is an ideal way to learn how to play and win at chess. This work helps you: learn about the chessboard and how the pieces move; grasp the relative strengths of the chessboard forces; master basic chess tactics and strategies; get on top of trickier ideas such as castling and en passant; realize when to attack or defend; develop your opening, middlegame and endgame skills; learn how to use your computer to enhance skills; and, discover where best to play and enjoy chess. And after all that, be ready to play, win and enjoy! Helps readers learn how to play and win at chess. This work also helps you: learn about the chessboard and how the pieces move; learn the relative strengths of the chessboard forces; master basic chess tactics and strategies; get on top of trickier ideas such as castling and en passant; and, develop your opening, middlegame and endgame skills. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781857445350
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Everyman Chess, 2009
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ISBN 13 : 9781857445350
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Everyman Chess 31/07/2009, 2009
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Paperback. Etat : New. Chess is an enthralling game that provides countless hours of enjoyment for players young and old, but it's true that for the beginner it can often seem like an intimidating prospect. Have you tried your luck at learning the game but have been put off by its sheer complexity, not to mention some of the demanding books on the subject. Don't give up, there's help on the way! Chess for Rookies is a fun-to-read guide for the regular person. Assuming no prior knowledge of this famous game, Craig Pritchett takes the reader on a journey through the crucial basics of chess. Mixed with instruction and humour, this book is an ideal way to learn chess and improve your skills.Reading this book you will: *Learn how to set up the chessboard *Discover how the pieces move, and understand their strengths and weaknesses *Gain knowledge of the basic chess tactics and strategies *Realize when to attack and when to defend *Learn the basics of the opening, middlegame and endgame *Understand tricky ideas such as castling and en passant *Find descriptions of all the strange-sounding chess terms *Discover the best places to play chess, whether on the board or on your computer *Find out who's who in the chess world *Be ready to beat your friends at chess! N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9781857445350
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