by Top Pick (Contribution by), Lewis Conrad (Author)
"The blunders are all there on the board, waiting to be made." Savielly TartakowerBeginners Guide for a Solid Chess GameThis book will introduce you to the timeless game of chess. To become a great chess player it's always good to start with a strong foundation. Master the chess basics first and build up from there. In this book, you will learn the rules of chess, how each chess piece moves, and how much each piece is worth. You will also learn special chess moves, chess openings, chess patterns, strategies, tactics, and how to record chess games so you can go back and analyze any game ever played, including your games Chapters Previews: Chess Basics-How is chess played?General Tips for Winning Games-Three common mistakes in chessWinning chess tactics-Destroying a defenderUsing Strategy to Increase Your Winning Rate-Playing the little guysOpening techniques and patterns-Opening gambitsEndgame basics to help finish the game-Using the ZugzwangAnd much more knowledge in every chapter "When you see a good move, look for a better one." Emanuel Lasker