PLAY WINNING CHESS an Introduction to the Moves, Strategies, and Philosophy of Chess from the U.S.A.'S #1 -Ranked Chess Player

SEIRAWAN, YASSER with Jeremy Silman

ISBN 10: 155615271X / ISBN 13: 9781556152719

Published by TEMPUS/MICROSOFT PRESS, REDMOND, WA., 1990

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: PLAY WINNING CHESS an Introduction to the Moves, Strategies, and Philosophy of Chess from the U.S.A.'S #1 -Ranked Chess Player
• Publisher: TEMPUS/MICROSOFT PRESS, REDMOND, WA.
• Publication Date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 155615271X
• ISBN 13: 9781556152719
• Binding: PAPERBACK
• Edition: LATER PRINTING.
• Condition: VG
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Synopsis

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.

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.