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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 794 EAN: 9781901983302 ISBN: 1901983307 Label: Gambit Publications Manufacturer: Gambit Publications Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 192 Publication Date: 2000-08 Publisher: Gambit Publications Studio: Gambit Publications Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Starting with the very basics, this book tells you everything you need to know to become a successful chess player. Dr. John Nunn has built up a world-wide reputation for the outstanding clarity of his writings on a wide range of chess topics. This is his first book to tackle the fundamentals of chess. No prior knowledge is presumed. The reader learns step-by-step, with each new point illustrated by clear examples. By the end of the book, the reader will be fully ready to take on opponents across the board, or on the Internet, and start winning. Topics include: the rules of chess, chess notation, how to win material, attacking play, the opening, the middlegame, the endgame and chess psychology. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Above average beginner's book.....This is a very good beginner's book that covers a lot of ground in less than 200 pages. It is well-written and dense for it's size. It will take an average adult or teenager from not knowing anything about chess to being a competent beginner in a short period of time. The rules of the game are covered first and this is followed by a very detailed section on chess notation. If you are or have ever been confused by this, Nunn makes sure you understand it inside out before moving on. ... Read More Rating: - concise instruction from a grand-masterThere are several reasons to recommend this primer. 1) - it teaches basic moves in a straightforward fashion 2) - it requires no prior knowledge of chess from the reader 3) - it presents the material very logically, step by step 4) - it covers basic strategy and has helpful general advice 5) - it is published by gambit (specialist chess company) 6) - it is good value with lots of ground covered (192 pages) The author GM John Nunn is a player ... Read More Rating: - Shows how to play and win at chessAn experienced scholastic chess coach enthusiastically recommended this book to me (there are so many beginner books out there that for a novice the choice is confusing). My friend explained that this book is easily the best guide for an adult looking to learn - well organized and written by a grandmaster who is known for the clarity of his writing and the care he takes over his books. My friend was right! There are no gimmicks used in this book, just wonderful explanation of how to play the ... Read More Rating: - Solid Beginner's BookClear and concise instruction on how to learn the game. The exercises at the end of the chapter's are a must for someone who is serious to start taking on opponents. Buy, Read and enjoy it, but most of all learn the basics of this wonderful game. 
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