Synopses & Reviews
Newly designed with large easy-to-use diagrams, and a smaller friendlier format! In just 10 easy lessons, beginning and novice players learn everything they need to know to play and win at chess. From setting up a chessboard and moving the pieces, to basic concepts and winning strategies, and even how to get rated and play on the Internet, this is a great book for players looking to learn and improve their game. The book is jam-packed with numerous examples, hundreds of easy-to-read diagrams, and clear explanations, to make learning both easy and fun. Chapters cover basic openings, strategy, tactics, computer chess, middlegame play, endgame play, the best games of chess ever played, the history of chess, and lessons from the greatest players who ever lived. Great for beginners!
About the Author
Grandmaster Raymond Keene, a former British champion, and the most prolific chess author ever, has more than 100 books to his credit. He not only is one of the most widely read authors, with sales exceeding one million books, but a widely popular chess columnist for the Spectator (London) and London Times. He was the co-author, with Garry Kasparov and Eric Schiller, of Batsford Chess Openings, the all-time best-selling opening reference book.