The ABC's of Chess

Here, together at last, are the 50 best Bruce Pandolfini columns from "The ABCs of Chess", the Chess Life magazine monthly feature that is perhaps the most respected chess column in the world. Conscientious in its explanation of every step of play, filled with detailed examples and practical suggestions for better chess playing for students and teachers, The ABCs of Chess sets the standard for all instructional series.
This special collection, edited by the author, has been organized into ten sections, each of which examines a different element of chess play in articles of interest to novices, intermediate players, and instructors. All three groups will rejoice in the richness and clarity of the ABCs, while learning how they - or their students - can avoid stereotypical thinking, learn to appreciate both the applications and limitations of basic chess concepts, and turn their chess weaknesses into strengths in any given situation.
Read The ABCs of Chess from start to finish to learn the basics. Or, if you are more experienced, turn to the section that will help you correct particular problems in your play, or to Pandolfini's exceptionally clear and thorough discussion of the endgame. If you are a chess instructor, you will appreciate the many teaching suggestions for students of all levels. Sections include:

·Fundamentals

·The Opening

·Tactics

·Position Play

·Minor Pieces

·Rooks

·The Queen

·The King

·Planning and Analysis

·A Concise Basic Course in the Closed Game

With 64 commandments for better chess playing, over 200 diagrams, and the new standard algebraic notation, The ABCs of Chess is an essential volume for any home or school chess library.

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Here, together at last, are the 50 best Bruce Pandolfini columns from "The ABCs of Chess", the Chess Life magazine monthly feature that is perhaps the most respected chess column in the world. Conscientious in its explanation of every step of play, filled with detailed examples and practical suggestions for better chess playing for students and teachers, The ABCs of Chess sets the standard for all instructional series.
This special collection, edited by the author, has been organized into ten sections, each of which examines a different element of chess play in articles of interest to novices, intermediate players, and instructors. All three groups will rejoice in the richness and clarity of the ABCs, while learning how they - or their students - can avoid stereotypical thinking, learn to appreciate both the applications and limitations of basic chess concepts, and turn their chess weaknesses into strengths in any given situation.
Read The ABCs of Chess from start to finish to learn the basics. Or, if you are more experienced, turn to the section that will help you correct particular problems in your play, or to Pandolfini's exceptionally clear and thorough discussion of the endgame. If you are a chess instructor, you will appreciate the many teaching suggestions for students of all levels. Sections include: