
Teach Yourself Chess
William R. Hartston(Author)
TEACH YOURSELF (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 29. September 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-340-92727-4 (ISBN)
Description
Teach Yourself Chess contains all you need to know to learn and develop an understanding of good chess. It begins with the basics, the moves of the pieces, elementary tactics and basic combinations to force checkmate. It then explains how to fight for control, how to exploit strengths and weaknesses and how to develop a strategic plan. It also includes useful commentaries on historic games and exercises for the reader. It has an accessible style which won't overburden you with too many complex ideas too quickly, but gradually builds your understanding and confidence.
More details
Series
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
Black and white diagrams
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
220 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-92727-4 (9780340927274)
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Person
Bill Hartston is an experienced Chess player and writes the Chess column in The Independent.