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Chess for Rookies
Craig Pritchett
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Description for Chess for Rookies
Paperback. Helps readers learn how to play and win at chess. This work also helps you: learn about the chessboard and how the pieces move; learn the relative strengths of the chessboard forces; master basic chess tactics and strategies; get on top of trickier ideas such as castling and en passant; and, develop your opening, middlegame and endgame skills. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 173 x 23. Weight in Grams: 716.
Chess is an enthralling game that provides countless hours of enjoyment for players young and old, but it's true that for the beginner it can often seem like an intimidating prospect. Have you tried your luck at learning the game but have been put off by its sheer complexity, not to mention some of the demanding books on the subject. Don't give up, there's help on the way! Chess for Rookies is a fun-to-read guide for the regular person. Assuming no prior knowledge of this famous game, Craig Pritchett takes the reader on a journey through the crucial basics ... Read more
Chess is an enthralling game that provides countless hours of enjoyment for players young and old, but it's true that for the beginner it can often seem like an intimidating prospect. Have you tried your luck at learning the game but have been put off by its sheer complexity, not to mention some of the demanding books on the subject. Don't give up, there's help on the way! Chess for Rookies is a fun-to-read guide for the regular person. Assuming no prior knowledge of this famous game, Craig Pritchett takes the reader on a journey through the crucial basics ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Everyman Chess United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
716g
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781857445350
SKU
V9781857445350
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Ref
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About Craig Pritchett
International Master Timothy Taylor is an experienced tournament player who has enjoyed several notable successes, including winning the US Open. He is also a renowned chess writer; one of his previous books, How to Defeat the Smith-Morra Gambit, became a US Chess Federation bestseller, while his first book for Everyman Chess, Bird's Opening, provoked much positive interest. Outside of chess, ... Read more
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