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Chess for Rookies

Learn to Play, Win and Enjoy
  • ISBN-13: 9781857445350
  • Publisher: EVERYMAN CHESS
    Imprint: EVERYMAN CHESS
  • By Craig Pritchett
  • Price: AUD $44.99
  • Stock: 0 in stock
  • Availability: This book is temporarily out of stock, order will be despatched as soon as fresh stock is received.
  • Local release date: 30/08/2009
  • Format: Paperback (254.00mm X 178.00mm) 352 pages Weight: 45g
  • Categories: Chess [WDMG1]
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"Chess for Rookies" is a fun-to-read, leisurely, yet well-paced guide. Assuming no prior knowledge of the game, Craig Pritchett takes the beginner on a journey through the crucial basics. Mixing instruction and good humour, this book is an ideal way to learn how to play and win at chess. This work helps you: learn about the chessboard and how the pieces move; grasp 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; realize when to attack or defend; develop your opening, middlegame and endgame skills; learn how to use your computer to enhance skills; and, discover where best to play and enjoy chess. And after all that, be ready to play, win and enjoy!
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