Beginning Chess
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Chess for Beginners (Fireside Chess Library)
by I A Horowitz  Publisher Comments In this book, I. A. Horowitz, Chess Editor of the New York Times and former U.S. Open Champion, applies some of the ideas and convictions acquired from thirty-five years of playing, teaching and analyzing the royal game. He emphasizes the tactical...
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Chess Tactics for Kids
by Murray Chandler Publisher Comments Chess enthusiasts of all ages and levels will find this book an instructive delight. In a simple, easy-to-understand format it explains how to bamboozle your chess opponents using commonly occurring tactical motifs. The illustrative positions, all taken...
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Learn Chess
by John Nunn Publisher Comments John Nunn, grandmaster and award-winning author, explains how to play and win at chess....
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Teach Yourself Visually Chess (Teach Yourself Visually)
by Jon Edwards Publisher Comments Chess is a mental game, but you don't have to strain your brain to learn the basics--not with this guide that shows you how to play. Teach Yourself VISUALLY Chess covers how to set up the board, how each piece moves, opening strategies and variations...
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Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess (Complete Idiot's Guides)
by Patrick Wolff Publisher Comments Don't make a move without it. Written by a U.S. Chess Champion, International Chess Grandmaster, and longtime instructor, this book includes information for both novice and expert, including over 400 illustrated chessboards and photos; over 20 pages of...
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Easy Guide to Chess
by B H Wood Publisher Comments Substantially revised for this algebraic edition, it will bring the fundamentals of the game to a new generation of young players....
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202 Checkmates for Children
by Fred Wilson Publisher Comments Veteran chess teachers and authors, Wilson and Alberston, who specialize in teaching chess to children, present 202 fascinating puzzles that are both instructional and fun. Large diagrams and clearly explained solutions will thrill kids as they work...
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First Chess Openings
by Eric Schiller Publisher Comments TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP IN CHESS! First Chess Openings teaches you solid, near-foolproof openings that will help you win. You'll learn the most important openings, plus the four goals you should accomplish in the early moves of the game of chess. This base...
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Chess Fundamentals Revised Edition
by Jose Capablanca Publisher Comments J.R. Capablanca was a World Chess Champion and one of the greatest players in chess history, yet he wrote very little about the game. "Chess Fundamentals," though normally for the beginning player, contains valuable insights that will benefit players at...
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Beginning Chess Play 2ND Edition
by Bill Robertie Publisher Comments Targeted for beginning and novice players, this step-by-step approach uses more than 100 actual chess diagrams to bring out the excitement of chess and shows players an easy method of learning and playing. Players learn the basics principles of opening...
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The Chess Kid's Book of Tactics (McKay Chess Library for Kids)
by David Macenulty Publisher Comments In chess, tactics are the tricks and techniques players use to get a quick advantage over their opponents. David MacEnulty, a coach in New York City's award-winning Chess-in-the-Schools program, teaches students how to develop a tactical mindset. In The...
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Chess Basics
by Nigel Short Publisher Comments Whether you are a total beginner or just think you'd like to play, International Grandmaster Nigel Short can show you how to play and win the "game of kings." With over 140 two-color diagrams and photographs, learn how to set up the board, the moves and...
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Chess for Dummies 2ND Edition
by James Eade Publisher Comments For novice players, the complexities of chess can sometimes seem overwhelming-but you don¿t have to be a genius to play competitive chess. This fun and easy guide takes the intimidation out of the game, explaining the rules and lingo, demystifying...
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A World Champion's Guide To Chess
by Susan Polgar Publisher Comments Learn to Win at Chess from World Champion Susan Polgar Susan Polgar, 4-time World Chess Champion, became a living legend by following the methods taught by her father, Laszlo Polgar, the famous Hungarian chess coach. In "A World Champion's Guide to...
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Starting Out in Chess
by Byron Jacobs Publisher Comments International Master Byron Jacobs provides newcomers to the chess with a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of the game. In this book he takes the novice player to the standard at which they can enjoy a friendly or competitive game. Learn...
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Beginning Chess: Over 300 Elementary Problems for Players New to the Game (Fireside Chess Library)
by Bruce Pandolfini Publisher Comments Now even beginners can reap the rewards of Pandolfini's acclaimed teaching system. Over 300 problems, tailored to beginning players, encompass everything a player needs to learn, from the basic rules and vocabulary to the moves of various chessmen to...
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Complete Book of Beginning Chess
by Raymond Keene Publisher Comments In only ten simple lessons, Grandmaster Raymond Keene teaches beginners and novices everything they need to know about chess. From setting up a chessboard and moving the pieces to basic concepts and winning strategies, Complete Book of Beginning Chess is...
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Portable Chess Coach
by Judith Shipman Publisher Comments In The Portable Chess Coach, Judith Shipman presents a fun but thorough primer to chess. Packed with diagrams and valuable instruction, this is the ideal book for beginners, who want a clear and concise introduction that will keep them interested and...
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200 Capture Mates
by Fred Wilson Publisher Comments Veteran chess teachers and authors, Wilson and Alberston, who specialize in teaching chess to beginners and children, present 200 fascinating puzzles that are both instructional and fun. Large diagrams and clearly explained solutions will thrill players...
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Winning Chess Piece by Piece
by Ted Nottingham Synopsis Introduce children to chess fun and strategy with this original, witty way of teaching the game's rules, techniques, and tactics. Hundreds of diagrams take them through each step of tactics such as a "discovered check" and game variations such as "mating...
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