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$30.00
Make the first move with National Master Bruce Pandolfini in this accessible guide for beginner players. Pandolfini has taught the game of chess to hundreds of players of all ages and levels. "Beginning Chess" is his 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... read more
$21.95
Designed for beginning and novice players, this step-by-step guide to chess uses more than 100 actual chess diagrams to demonstrate how to play the game. Players learn the basic principles of opening, middle and end game strategies; development and pawn structure; checkmate; and more.Supplement your reading with Chess LessonsItems you may also like: Chess Boards
$15.30
In this book, Al Horowitz, Chess Editor of the New York Times and former U.S. Open Champion, applies some of the ideas and convictions acquired from thirty-five years of playing, teaching and analyzing the royal game. He emphasizes the tactical aspects of the game: how to recognize the big chance and hit hard when it occurs. He also stresses the ideas and methods in opening play, rather than the... read more
$41.95
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.* Learn about the chessboard and how the pieces move* Grasp the relative strengths of the chessboard forces*... read more
$19.95
This title conveys all the basic rules and strategies of chess in a clear, straightforward way that provides young players with a fun, well-rounded introduction to the game. It is a fresh guide that helps young players imagine themselves as generals of their own armies, warriors geared for the fight! It is aimed at children age 9 to 12 years old. This is not a typical beginner's chess book!... read more
$17.50
Many books exist for beginners to learn chess. However, often these books are 300 pages, 500 pages, or even longer! Even if the sections of books are well written for beginners, the sheer amount of information is overwhelming. Chess in ten easy lessons teaches beginners what they need to know, in simple and concise terms, priming the beginner to move onto more advanced material.Supplement your... read more
$46.95
This book provides readers with all the essential information they need to learn chess and to start winning-quickly! The contents-tested and proven to work-leave little to chance. The reader learns the rules, how to apply them efficiently, the principles of winning chess, and how to visualize the board and pieces-all prerequisites for success.
This is the first volume (Fifth Edition; time-tested... read more
$43.95
Volume II takes up where Volume 1 leaves off. Ideal for group or individual instruction, this workbook explains and develops all the skills necessary to playing effectively in your very first tournament!
$31.90
First published in 1942, the late B. H. Wood's classic Easy Guide to Chess has been successfully used by thousands of chess players around the world. Topics covered include: the men and their moves, starting the game, the importance of pawns, how to record the moves, standard openings, and much more. This introductory book has been substantially revised for the first algebraic edition, which will... read more
$22.00
Assuming no prior chess knowledge, this book from highly renowned author and Grandmaster John Nunn contains everything you need to know in order to become a successful chess-player.
"Learn Chess" takes a step-by-step approach and contains topics such as winning your first games, how to win material, attacking play, and describes all the phases of a chess game.Supplement your reading with Chess... read more
$33.00
This book provides everything you need to know to get started in chess. The first part is devoted to first principles, explaining the rules and basic strategies, whilst the second develops a thorough understanding of the various winning methods, and includes a systematic study of openings, an introduction to attacking techniques, and a guide to fundamental endgame themes.Supplement your reading... read more
$20.00
You don't have to be a genius to enjoy chess. The practical instruction provided here can help anyone progress from first timer or novice to capable intermediate in 30 days, while instilling an understanding of the game's fundamentals, and providing a strong foundation for future advancement. The game's history, the basic moves for each piece, and strategies for openings, middle game and endgame... read more
$15.00
Take large diagrams, straightforward instruction and helpful tips and quizzes and what do you have? The winning formula for a quick and easy way to play chess today. Perfect for players new to the game, the author explains the basics of chess and each piece’s characteristics how they move, their relative value and how they can be used to checkmate opponents. Players also learn the basic concepts... read more
$30.00
International Master Byron Jacobs provides newcomers to the chess with a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of the game. In this book he takes the novice player to the standard at which they can enjoy a friendly or competitive game. Learn chess from scratch or brush up on the basics. This guide has a user-friendly design for ease of learning and makes an ideal chess book for players... read more
$27.95
Thinking with Chess: Teaching Children Ages 5-14 is a handbook for teachers, librarians, after-school instructors, chess coaches, counselors, and parents that requires no prior knowledge of the game. Both novices and veteran chess players can use its innovative lesson plans for teaching groups of children.Thinking with Chess, Dr. Alexey Root connects chess with skills important to academic... read more