Chess for Rookies: Learn to Play, Win and Enjoy by Craig Pritchett (English) Pap

Description: Chess for Rookies by Craig Pritchett Helps readers learn how to play and win at chess. This work also helps you: learn about the chessboard and how the pieces move; learn the relative strengths of the chessboard forces; master basic chess tactics and strategies; get on top of trickier ideas such as castling and en passant; and, develop your opening, middlegame and endgame skills. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Chess for Rookies" is a fun-to-read, leisurely, yet well-paced guide. Assuming no prior knowledge of the game, Craig Pritchett takes the beginner on a journey through the crucial basics. Mixing instruction and good humour, this book is an ideal way to learn how to play and win at chess. This work helps you: learn about the chessboard and how the pieces move; grasp the relative strengths of the chessboard forces; master basic chess tactics and strategies; get on top of trickier ideas such as castling and en passant; realize when to attack or defend; develop your opening, middlegame and endgame skills; learn how to use your computer to enhance skills; and, discover where best to play and enjoy chess. And after all that, be ready to play, win and enjoy! Notes Subtitled, Learn To Win The Simple Way. A fun-to-read guide for the beginner. Back Cover Chess is an enthralling game that provides countless hours of enjoyment for players young and old, but its true that for the beginner it can often seem like an intimidating prospect. Have you tried your luck at learning the game but have been put off by its sheer complexity, not to mention some of the demanding books on the subject. Dont give up, theres help on the way!Chess for Rookies is a fun-to-read guide for the regular person. Assuming no prior knowledge of this famous game, Craig Pritchett takes the reader on a journey through the crucial basics of the game. Mixed with instruction and humour, this book is an ideal way to learn chess and improve your skills.Reading this book you will:*Learn how to set up the chessboard*Discover how the pieces move, and understand their strengths and weaknesses*Gain knowledge of the basic chess tactics and strategies*Realize when to attack and when to defend*Learn the basics of the opening, middlegame and endgame*Understand tricky ideas such as castling and en passant*Find descriptions of all the strange-sounding chess terms*Discover the best places to play chess, whether on the board or on your computer*Find out whos who in the chess world*Be ready to beat your friends at chess! Author Biography Craig Pritchett is an International Master. Twice Scottish Champion, he has represented his country, four times on top board, in nine Chess Olympiads. He was a longstanding chess correspondent for the Scottish newspaper, The Herald (1972-2006). He is currently Schools Chess Development Director for Chess Scotland. Long Description "Chess for Rookies" is a fun-to-read, leisurely, yet well-paced guide. Assuming no prior knowledge of the game, Craig Pritchett takes the beginner on a journey through the crucial basics. Mixing instruction and good humour, this book is an ideal way to learn how to play and win at chess. This work helps you: learn about the chessboard and how the pieces move; grasp the relative strengths of the chessboard forces; master basic chess tactics and strategies; get on top of trickier ideas such as castling and en passant; realize when to attack or defend; develop your opening, middlegame and endgame skills; learn how to use your computer to enhance skills; and, discover where best to play and enjoy chess. And after all that, be ready to play, win and enjoy! Details ISBN185744535X Year 2009 ISBN-10 185744535X ISBN-13 9781857445350 Media Book Format Paperback Short Title CHESS FOR ROOKIES Pages 352 Language English Imprint Everyman Chess Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 794.12 Publisher Everyman Chess Series Everyman Chess Subtitle Learn to Play, Win and Enjoy UK Release Date 2009-08-02 NZ Release Date 2009-08-02 Illustrations Illustrations Author Craig Pritchett Publication Date 2009-08-02 Audience General AU Release Date 2009-07-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137164795;

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