International master Mike Basman shows that everyone can learn to play chess in this easy-to-follow beginner's guide. He introduces the chess pieces and the moves before passing on top tactics and expert tips, from castling and capturing to checkmates and endgames. The book is illustrated with chess diagrams and lively cartoons by Tim Benton. A reference section at the end provides useful addresses, booklists and websites, plus a glossary and index.
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Mike Basman is an international chess master devoted to the cause of promoting junior chess. He runs UK Chess Challenge, a competition for children involving around 1000 schools, with high-profile finals held at the Royal Festival Hall. He has written a couple of adult chess books for Batsford, and also publishes and sells his own chess booklets
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