Make the first move with National Master Bruce Pandolfini in this accessible guide for beginning players. Pandolfini has taught the game of chess to hundreds of players of all ages and levels. Beginning Chess is his collection of lessons for newcomers.
What makes this book different from others of its kind is its simplicity. Every problem can be answered in one move, and no problem requires more than ten pieces on the board. The most common tactical themes are featured, including forks, pins, skewers, underminings, x-rays, and traps - giving the novice a well-rounded introduction to the game.
Bruce Pandolfini is a National Master and one of the most sought-after chess teachers in the country. He's written over a dozen chess instructionals for players of all levels. Pandolfini lives in New York City.
What makes this book different from others of its kind is its simplicity. Every problem can be answered in one move, and no problem requires more than ten pieces on the board. The most common tactical themes are featured, including forks, pins, skewers, underminings, x-rays, and traps - giving the novice a well-rounded introduction to the game.
Bruce Pandolfini is a National Master and one of the most sought-after chess teachers in the country. He's written over a dozen chess instructionals for players of all levels. Pandolfini lives in New York City.
| EAN | 1857444639 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fireside |
| Medium | Book |
| Author | Bruce Pandolfini |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-10 | 1857444639 |
| Pages | 270 |
| Binding | paperback |
009 Acknowledgements
011 Preface
013 1 Moves, Rules, and Tactics
051 2 Thirty Tests
203 3 Answers
Appendices
253 Test Table
255 Test Results
257 Tactical Tips
259 Tactics Glossary
263 Tactics Index
267 Index
011 Preface
013 1 Moves, Rules, and Tactics
051 2 Thirty Tests
203 3 Answers
Appendices
253 Test Table
255 Test Results
257 Tactical Tips
259 Tactics Glossary
263 Tactics Index
267 Index