Teach Yourself Chess
Author(s)
Hartson, William
Hartson, William
Chess takes you in gentle steps from the moves of the pieces to an appreciation of the thought processes of world champions. It explains the basic tactics of attack and defense, how to fight for control of the board, how to assess positional strengths and weaknesses and how to develop a strategic plan. Different styles and strategies of play are illustrated by commentaries on historic games, right up to the latest developments in computer chess.
Name in long format: | Teach Yourself Chess |
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ISBN-10: | 0071419756 |
ISBN-13: | 9780071419758 |
Book pages: | 230 |
Book language: | en |
Edition: | 2 |
Binding: | Paperback |
Publisher: | McGraw-Hill |
Dimensions: | Height: 7.9 Inches, Length: 5 Inches, Weight: 0.27 Pounds, Width: 0.59 Inches |