Guide to Good Chess
Author | : Cecil John Seddon Purdy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 95 |
Release | : 1950 |
Genre | : Chess |
ISBN | : 9780725502355 |
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Author | : Cecil John Seddon Purdy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 95 |
Release | : 1950 |
Genre | : Chess |
ISBN | : 9780725502355 |
Author | : C. J. S. Purdy |
Publisher | : Camp Press |
Total Pages | : 66 |
Release | : 2010-11 |
Genre | : Games |
ISBN | : 1446519546 |
A handbook on chess for beginners, this fully revised edition teaches the moves of the pieces, the rules of the game, simple openings, middle-game developments and the excitement of end-game strategies.
Author | : Hammond World Atlas Corporation |
Publisher | : Thinkers' Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Chess |
ISBN | : 9780938650782 |
Author | : Dan Heisman |
Publisher | : Gloucester Publishers Plc |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Chess |
ISBN | : 9781857446494 |
This book features the very best of Dan Heisman's multi-award winning chess column Novice Nook and is full of valuable instruction, insight and practical advice on a wide range of key chess subjects.
Author | : Patrick Wolff |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 385 |
Release | : 2003-02-05 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 0786548282 |
Confused by esoteric chess terms like castling, forking, and making Luft? Can't tell whether you've got your opponent in check or checkmate? This book will tell you everything you need to know to become a budding Kasparov, from the names of pieces and their movements to tactics and strategies, from advanced maneuvers to setting up chess tournaments and clubs where you can test your skills. Also covered: a history of chess, from its beginnings in ancient India to how it became the world's most played game; all the basics of the board and the pieces; elementary rules and object of the game; famous openings and well-know tactics; sneak attacks and other tricky plays; exercises that explain strategies and chess-move annotations (often found in newspapers); and advice for using the Internet and computer programs to better your game and tips on starting a chess club or tournament.
Author | : Patrick Wolff |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 557 |
Release | : 2005-05-03 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 1615643826 |
Written by a U.S. Chess Champion, International Chess Grandmaster, and longtime instructor, this book includes information for both novice and expert, including over 400 illustrated chessboards and photos; over 20 pages of detailed answer key notes; a completely new chapter on new evidence about chess and its impact on brain power; a guide to the art of chess collectibles; and more. - Foreword by Larry Evans, former International Grandmaster and author of 20 highly acclaimed chess books and a popular monthly advice column in Chess Life - For the beginner or the champ, and for young and old
Author | : B. Jack Copeland |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 563 |
Release | : 2017 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0198747829 |
Alan Turing has long proved a subject of fascination, but following the centenary of his birth in 2012, the code-breaker, computer pioneer, mathematician (and much more) has become even more celebrated with much media coverage, and several meetings, conferences and books raising public awareness of Turing's life and work. This volume will bring together contributions from some of the leading experts on Alan Turing to create a comprehensive guide to Turing that will serve as a useful resource for researchers in the area as well as the increasingly interested general reader. The book will cover aspects of Turing's life and the wide range of his intellectual activities, including mathematics, code-breaking, computer science, logic, artificial intelligence and mathematical biology, as well as his subsequent influence.
Author | : Bruce Pandolfini |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 404 |
Release | : 2008-06-30 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 0743260988 |
From America’s foremost chess coach and game strategist for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit comes a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of the game, to improve your technique whether you are a newcomer or a longtime fan. One of America's best-known chess masters, Bruce Pandolfini has helped millions learn the intricacies of chess through his acclaimed books and workshops. In this exciting volume, he presents a complete overview of the entire game and its culture. Structured as a dialogue between a beginning student and an expert teacher, Pandolfini's Ultimate Guide to Chess takes the student step-by-step from fundamentals to advanced, highly strategic play. Combining easy-to-follow diagrams with trenchant and up-to-date analysis, Pandolfini puts a new twist on accepted chess theory, offering a seamless beginning-to-end approach, including: • a short introductory history of the game • the moves, rules, and contemporary notation forms • the basic principles of chess • how to develop an opening repertoire • the art of tactical play • pattern recognition and memory aids • traps and pitfalls to be avoided • middlegame play, strategy, and planning • defense and counterattack • transitions to the endgame and the endgame itself • computers and the future of chess • the best websites for playing chess online With Pandolfini's expert insight into the history and modern world of chess, as well as several appendices to enhance play and appreciation, Pandolfini's Ultimate Guide to Chess makes the perfect gift for players of all ages and will be the benchmark title for chess players for years to come.
Author | : Ellisiv Reppen |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2021-04-06 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1510766928 |
A fun illustrated guide for beginners who want to learn about more chess! Perfect for fans of the hit Netflix show The Queen's Gambit! Chess is played on every continent and by several hundred million people. It’s the most popular board game in the world, and people of all ages love to play! In A Kid's Guide to Chess, you’ll start learn all of the basics like how the pieces move and then progress to the more complicated ideas behind the best moves for the different phases of the game. This book offers something for beginners who have never picked up a chess piece as well as more advanced instruction for experienced learners who are looking to become expert players! With this comprehensive guide, learn: • The rules of the game • Tactical moves • Openings • Vulnerable routes • The history of chess • And much more! Additionally, inside you’ll find exclusive tips from some of the world’s best chess players. These clever suggestions will help you to become a real master of chess. Imagine how much fun it will be to win a game against a classmate or—if you’re really good—maybe even your grandpa! If you’re up for a real challenge, you can also test yourself with puzzles taken from world championship games. Put on your thinking cap—your brain’s got some work to do!
Author | : Jos Ra£l Capablanca |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 1982-01-01 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 9780486242491 |
These 60 complete games, annotated throughout, emphasize the Cuban master's elegant, classic, accurate, lethal endgame play against Alekhine, Lasker, Marshall, Nimzowitsch, Réti, the best. Here are real games from match and tournament play, with endings that seem like long-contemplated works of art.