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Chess for beginners

Basman, Michael2021
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Learn the principles of chess strategy and become a master of the world's greatest game Master the art of chess and never lose a game again Do you know your bishops from your knights? Or when castling is the best move? How about the best way to counter the Queen's Gambit? In Chess for Kids international master and renowned chess tutor Michael Basman shows you everything you need to know to improve your tactics and win more games. From the history of chess and the aim of the game to essential tactics and taking your skills even further in clubs, tournaments, and championships, Chess for Kids covers it all. Before explaining techniques, the book gives you the lowdown on each piece to boost your understanding of its value, power and importance. Chess board graphics illustrate different scenarios so you can visualise different moves and their potential outcomes and learn the best move to make in any given situation. Let Chess for Kids and International Master Michael Basman turn you into a champion chess player.
Main title:
Chess for beginners / Michael Basman.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2021.©2021
Collation:
45 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.First published: 2001.
Audience:
Interest age level: 9-12 years old.
ISBN:
9780241538432 (hbk)9780241538432
Dewey class:
794.1794
Language:
English
BRN:
501560
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
Brighton LibraryJunior Non-Fiction LeisureJ 794 BASAvailable
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