Knack Chess for Everyone: A Step-By-Step Guide To Rules, Moves & Winning Strategies (Knack: Make It Easy)

Lawrence, Al; (Photographer), Eli Burakian; (Contributor), Lev Alburt

ISBN 10: 1599215101 / ISBN 13: 9781599215105

Published by Globe Pequot Press, Guilford, Conn.

About this Item

Very Good condition. The covers show lightly creased corners, but are in good shape overall. The binding is square and tight. An organization stamp is marked out on the half-title page. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment for protection from the elements. USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge. Chess is a refreshing pastime for most players, and an all-encompassing obsession for a few. And yet much of chess literature heavy on notation, low on useful illustrations, frustrating for the beginner is directed at those already in the know. Knack Chess for Everyone provides an alternative: a clear, understandable, and fun entry into chess that doesn t ignore the complexities and challenges. Photographs of actual game boards, often paired with a diagram, represent the perspective of the player looking at the pieces. The book clearly explains the rules of play and movement of pieces, and then gradually introduces various tactics and strategies. Seller Inventory # 14188

Bibliographic Details

Title: Knack Chess for Everyone: A Step-By-Step ...

Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, Guilford, Conn.

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: First Edition.

About this title

Synopsis:

Chess is a refreshing pastime for most players, and an all-encompassing obsession for a few. And yet much of chess literature—heavy on notation, low on useful illustrations, frustrating for the beginner—is directed at those already in the know. Knack Chess for Everyone provides an alternative: a clear, understandable, and fun entry into chess that doesn’t ignore the complexities and challenges. Photographs of actual game boards, often paired with a diagram, represent the perspective of the player looking at the pieces. The book clearly explains the rules of play and movement of pieces, and then gradually introduces various tactics and strategies.

 

From the Back Cover:

Chess has been one of the world’s most popular games for centuries and is still going strong. Not only is it both fascinating and fun, but as recent studies have shown, it also has potential lifelong benefits: improved academic achievement in children and a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease later in life. With Knack Chess for Everyone, there’s finally a clear, step-by-step, visually driven introduction that makes the game easier than ever, without ignoring the complexities. From the basics to the concepts, tactics, and strategies needed for advanced play, this book gives you everything you need for years of great chess to come. 450 full-color photos covering:
Moving & Capturing
10 Tough Tactics * Opening Principles
Playing White & Black * Special Moves
Middle Game * Attacking the King
Championship Combinations
Draws * Checkmates * Endgame