Chess for the Gifted & Busy: A Short But Comprehensive Course From Beginner to Expert - Second Revised...

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Lev Alburt Al Lawrence

Chess for the Gifted & Busy

A Short But Comprehensive Course From Beginner to Expert - Second Revised Edition

Lev Alburt, Al Lawrence

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Norton
15 January 2016

Hobbies, quizzes & games; Chess

You choose the level you want to achieve. Want to go from absolute beginner to neighborhood champ? Complete Level I in an afternoon, play some practice games-and you'll quickly be saying ""checkmate""! When you're ready to become a tough tournament competitor, Level II cuts through the mysteries of strategy and tactics to show you just what you need to know. And, if you decide that you won't settle for anything less than being an Expert, near the top levels of tournament chess, Level III delivers all the essential knowledge!

Chess for the Gifted and Busy is a condensed but comprehensive summary of the entire Comprehensive Chess Course series, also available from W.W. Norton.

By: Lev Alburt, Al Lawrence
Imprint: Norton
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 402g
ISBN: 9781889323282
ISBN 10: 1889323284
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 15 January 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

International Grandmaster Lev Alburt, three-time U.S. champion and former European champion, is one of the most sought-after chess teachers in the world. He lives in New York. New Yorker Al Lawrence is one of the most popular modern chess authors. A former high school and college teacher with advanced degrees in instructional techniques, he specializes in applying modern teaching theory to chess. He is also a recipient of the Chess Journalist of the Year award.