Easy guide to chess
154 pages, paperback, Reprint, Everyman, 2. edition 1994, first edition 1942
From the series »Everyman Chess Classics«
First published in 1942, the late B. H. Wood's classic "Easy Guide to Chess" has been successfully used by thousands of chess players around the world. Topics covered include: the men and their moves, starting the game, the importance of pawns, how to record the moves, standard openings, and much more. This introductory book has been substantially revised for the first algebraic edition, which will bring the game to a new generation of young players.
| Weight | 220 g |
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| Manufacturer | Everyman |
| Width | 14.6 cm |
| Height | 20.8 cm |
| Medium | Book |
| Year of Publication | 1994 |
| Author | B.H. Wood |
| Series | Everyman Chess Classics |
| Language | English |
| Edition | 2 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-78194-329-8 |
| Year of First Edition | 1942 |
| Pages | 154 |
| Binding | paperback |
007 Introduction
009 1 The Men and their Moves
023 2 Starting and Finishing the Game
033 3 Values of the Men
049 4 First Chess Games
056 5 Elements of Combination
072 6 Pawns
084 7 The Pieces and the Pawns
093 8 How to Make Good Moves
104 9 Chess Notation
108 10 Basic Endgame Motifs
115 11 Standard Openings
123 12 Problems and Practical Play
138 Appendix
140 Index and Glossary