Learn Chess in 40 Hours!

Rudolf Teschner

ISBN 10: 328300403X / ISBN 13: 9783283004033

Published by Edition Olms, 2004

About this Item

To achieve success in chess, a little talent is required--but it is even more important to have a thorough grounding in the different aspects of the game. This volume proceeds from the simple to the difficult, from checkmating with a couple of pieces to strategic planning. A highly suitable self-tutor for beginners and advanced players.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learn Chess in 40 Hours!
• Publisher: Edition Olms
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 328300403X
• ISBN 13: 9783283004033
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

To achieve success in chess, a little talent is required, but it is even more important to have a thorough grounding in the different aspects of the game.
This volume, which has sold well over a hundred thousand copies in its German edition, proceeds from the simple to the difficult, from checkmating with a couple of pieces to strategic planning. It has been used in numerous adult education classes, and is also highly suitable for private study. Rudolf Teschner is an Honorary FIDE International Grandmaster and a popular chess author, who for 38 years was editor of the magazine Deutsche Schachzeitung.

About the Author

Rudolf Teschner (16 February 1922, Potsdam – 23 July 2006, Berlin-Steglitz) was a German chess master and writer.
Teschner was seven times Champion of Berlin. In 1948, he won an East-Zones Championship in Bad Doberan, and later in 1951 took the German Championship (played in Düsseldorf).
Teschner was leading member of the German Chess Olympic team in 1952 and 1956. In 1957 he obtained the title of International Master from FIDE.