The fastest way to learn everything you need to know to start playing chess.
This book offers a complete, concise introduction to the rules and basic strategies of chess, perfect both for people completely new to the game and for beginners who know a little about the game but want to improve their skills. Author Nigel Short quickly explains the rules of chess and how to use chess notation; diagrams on every page make it easy to follow along. Frequent chess problems accompany the text, helping readers make sure they're fully absorbing the book's information. Once the basics are covered, readers will learn about opening moves, defending against attacks, special tactics, checkmating opponents, and more. Buying this book is the right move for anyone interested in chess!
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Chess expert Nigel Short earned the title of Grandmaster at the age of 19 and is a three-time winner of the British Chess Championship. He is currently the vice president of the International Chess Federation.
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Whether you are a beginner or already know a little about chess, let International Grandmaster and world-renowned player Nigel Short show you how to play and win "the game of kings." With over 140 diagrams and photographs, you will learn from the chess champion himself: how to set up the board, the moves and origins of the pieces, how to play, with hints on good and bad moves, traditional opening moves, special moves and tactics, how to study other games by following notation (chess shorthand), how to finish off your opponent, with tips on gamesmanship, Plus: Once you've learned the game, test your abilities and see if you can spot the winning moves from some of Short's victories. And if you're interested in becoming a serious chess player yourself, Short offers advice about the tournament circuit. With this ultimate introduction to the world of chess, you will acquire the basics, improve your skills, and gain valuable tips and insight from one of the masters of the game. Chess isn't complicated! Easy-to-follow diagrams and symbols make the game simple to understand. Book jacket. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781454944423
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Whether you are a beginner or already know a little about chess, let International Grandmaster and world-renowned player Nigel Short show you how to play and win "the game of kings." With over 140 diagrams and photographs, you will learn from the chess champion himself: how to set up the board, the moves and origins of the pieces, how to play, with hints on good and bad moves, traditional opening moves, special moves and tactics, how to study other games by following notation (chess shorthand), how to finish off your opponent, with tips on gamesmanship, Plus: Once you've learned the game, test your abilities and see if you can spot the winning moves from some of Short's victories. And if you're interested in becoming a serious chess player yourself, Short offers advice about the tournament circuit. With this ultimate introduction to the world of chess, you will acquire the basics, improve your skills, and gain valuable tips and insight from one of the masters of the game. Chess isn't complicated! Easy-to-follow diagrams and symbols make the game simple to understand. Book jacket. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781454944423
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