Teach Yourself Chess New Edition by William Hartston

Teach Yourself Chess New Edition by William Hartston

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Contains information you need to know to learn and develop an understanding of good chess. This book begins with the basics, the moves of the pieces, elementary tactics and basic combinations to force checkmate. It then explains how to fight for control, how to exploit strengths and weaknesses and how to develop a strategic plan.

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Teach Yourself Chess New Edition by William Hartston

Teach Yourself Chess contains all you need to know to learn and develop an understanding of good chess. It begins with the basics, the moves of the pieces, elementary tactics and basic combinations to force checkmate. It then explains how to fight for control, how to exploit strengths and weaknesses and how to develop a strategic plan. It also includes useful commentaries on historic games and exercises for the reader. It has an accessible style which won't overburden you with too many complex ideas too quickly, but gradually builds your understanding and confidence.
Bill Hartston is an experienced Chess player and writes the Chess column in The Independent.
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ISBN 13 9780340860014
ISBN 10 0340860014
Title Teach Yourself Chess New Edition
Author William Hartston
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Murray Press
Year published 2003-03-28
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.