Chess for Beginners

(Hardback)

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Learn the principles of chess strategy and become a master of the world's greatest game Master the art of chess and never lose a game again Do you know your bishops from your knights Or when castling is the best move How about the best way to counter the Queen's Gambit In Chess for Beginners international master and renowned chess tutor Michael Basman shows you everything you need to know to improve your tactics and win more games. From the history of chess and the aim of the game to essential tactics and taking your skills even further in clubs, tournaments, and championships, Chess for Beginners covers it all. Before explaining techniques, the book gives you the lowdown on each piece to boost your understanding of its value, power and importance. Chess board graphics illustrate different scenarios so you can visualize different moves and their potential outcomes and learn the best move to make in any given situation. Let Chess for Beginners and International Master Michael Basman turn you into a champion chess player.

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International Master and renowned chess tutor Michael Basman became hooked on chess at the age of ten. He took part in several olympiads but also dedicated his time to teaching children how to play, setting up the popular UK Schools Chess challenge in 1996. He was the author of several books on chess, and has a website offering online chess courses.