Play Winning Chess: Reissue - Softcover

Seirawan, Yasser; Silman, Jeremy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1572312092 ISBN 13: 9781572312098

Publisher: Microsoft Press, 1999

Synopsis

One in a series of four Microsoft chess titl es by one of America''s top players, Play Winning Chess offer s an introduction to the moves, strategies and philosophies of chess. '

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Review:

International grandmaster Yasser Seirawan has a knack for communicating not only the playing of the game, but also an enthusiasm for it. In this first of a four part series, Seirawan talks to the chess novice. He explains the game's development and basics of play, sharing stories of some of the wild and wonderful characters from chess history and Seirawan's own experiences. The language is simple and nontechnical enough for the greenest newcomer, who will hardly seem green at all after absorbing the lessons of this terrific introduction to chess.

From the Back Cover:

Play Winning Chess is an enthusiastic introduction to chess that will transform you into a veritable gladiator of the chessboard. Seirawan begins by explaining piece movement, chess notation, the rules of play and basic tactics. His examples, question-and-answer sections, psychological hints, and lively sample games help you learn strategies and play aggressively while having fun. Discovering how to engage in clever attacks and subtle defenses will take you beyond the thrill of competition into the realm of creative art. Play Winning Chess is exuberant and conversational, enlivened by personal anecdotes and fascinating historical details.

About this edition

• Publisher: Microsoft Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1572312092
• ISBN 13: 9781572312098
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240