First Book Of Chess - Hardcover

Horowitz, I A; Reinfeld, Fred

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1104840243 ISBN 13: 9781104840242

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

The First Book of Chess by I. A. Horowitz is a comprehensive guide for beginners who want to learn how to play chess. The book covers all the basic rules and strategies of the game, including how the pieces move, how to set up the board, and how to checkmate your opponent. It also includes tips for improving your game, such as how to develop your pieces, how to control the center of the board, and how to create and execute effective tactics. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy for readers to follow along and understand the concepts. With its simple explanations and helpful diagrams, The First Book of Chess is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to play this classic game.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About this title

From the Publisher

The book that taught over a quarter of a million people how to play chess. Written jointly by the three-time U.S. Open Chess champion and chess columnist for the New York Times and Saturday Review with the former editor of Chess Review.

About the Author

Horowitz was the chess editor of The New York Times and three times United States Open Chess Champion.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1104840243
• ISBN 13: 9781104840242
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 134