Win at Chess is the ultimate beginner s guide to this complex tactical game. You will quickly get to grips with the pieces, basic moves and elementary tactics - to help you develop your strategy and win. You will build your skill and learn how to exploit your opponent s strengths and weaknesses to ultimately force checkmate. The book is packed with new interactive features which include tips and commentaries on historic games and exercises for the reader.
By:
William Hartson Imprint: Teach Yourself Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 196mm,
Width: 130mm,
Spine: 22mm
Weight: 240g ISBN:9781444103076 ISBN 10: 1444103075 Series:Teach Yourself - General Pages: 240 Publication Date:01 November 2010 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
: introduction 1: the rules of the game 2: elementary endgames 3: elementary tactics 4: principles of opening play 5: endgame strategy 6: strategic planning 7: basic opening theory 8: illustrative games 9: the art of chess compositions : postscript : appendix : glossary
William Hartston is a leading chess player who writes the chess column in the Independent.