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Chess for Beginners - by Yelizaveta Orlova (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Sharpen your chess skills with winning tactics and strategies The skill and strategy required to win at chess can feel intimidating, but Chess for Beginners breaks it down into manageable lessons to help new players up their game.
- 150 Pages
- Games, Chess
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About the Book
Starting with the basics, this comprehensive guide provides a clear, illustrated introduction to the movements of each piece along with basic rules and game dynamics. With this foundation, new players will learn effective strategies and tactics to start playing competitively with confidence.Book Synopsis
Sharpen your chess skills with winning tactics and strategies
The skill and strategy required to win at chess can feel intimidating, but Chess for Beginners breaks it down into manageable lessons to help new players up their game. Start with a rundown of the basic game mechanics, then explore clear and concise guidance for the strategies and tactics that will help you achieve consistent success.
Learn to position your pieces and coordinate your attack with:
- A comprehensive overview-Find clear illustrations and directions that show you all the components of a chessboard, how each piece moves, and how to read chess notation.
- 10 Powerful short-term tactics-Practice shorter sequences of chess moves-like deflections, sacrifices, and forks-that help you put your strategy in play and take control of the board.
- 10 Essential long-game strategies-Learn how to activate your pieces, keep track of the whole board, think several moves ahead, go for a quick checkmate, and more.
From your first move to your last, Chess for Beginners shows you how to play a better game.
Review Quotes
"Chess for Beginners by Liza Orlova is an amazing book for learning the fundamentals of chess in a fun manner. Everything ranging from chess examples and explanations to graphics and font is well thought-out. I highly recommend this book for novice players of all ages."--Kairav Joshi, Founder and CEO, ChessUniversity.com
"Chess for Beginners is a great book! I highly recommend it for beginner students, parents, and coaches."--Rabin, CEO, Premier Chess
"Whether you are a beginner who's always wanted to learn how to play chess or a casual player who is tired of losing to their friend, this book is for you."--National Master Mark Biernacki, 2017 North Carolina State Champion
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 7.9 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13-18 Years
Number of Pages: 150
Genre: Games
Sub-Genre: Chess
Publisher: Callisto
Format: Paperback
Author: Yelizaveta Orlova
Language: English
Street Date: December 11, 2018
TCIN: 90333989
UPC: 9781641522571
Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-9118
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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