Beginning Chess: Over 300 Elementary Problems for Players New to the Game

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Make the first move with National Master Bruce PandolfiniAmericas foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflixs The Queens Gambitin this accessible guide for beginning chess players.

Pandolfini has taught the game of chess to hundreds of players of all ages and levels and this is his prized collection of lessons for newcomers.

What makes this book different from others of its kind is its simplicity. Every problem can be answered in one move, and no problem requires more than ten pieces on the board. The most common tactical themes are featured, including forks, pins, skewers, underminings, x-rays, and trapsgiving the novice a well-rounded introduction to the game.

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Bruce Pandolfini, a National Master in U.S. chess competition, is the creator of the highly acclaimed Fireside Chess Library. He is a renowned instructor, a consultant on chess for the media, and a frequent commentator on the Radio.