
Win At Chess: Teach Yourself
William Hartson(Author)
TEACH YOURSELF (Publisher)
Published on 27. August 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-4441-0307-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
It won't overburden you with too many complex ideas too quickly, but will build your understanding and confidence in simple steps.
NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.
TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of chess.
FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
It won't overburden you with too many complex ideas too quickly, but will build your understanding and confidence in simple steps.
NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.
TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of chess.
FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
None
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
279 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-0307-6 (9781444103076)
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Win At Chess: Teach Yourself
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Person
William Hartston is a leading chess player who writes the chess column in the Independent.
Content
: 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
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