CHESS FOR BEGINNERS: THE FIRST STEP TO BECOMING A GRANDMASTER
RUSSOM PUBLISHING, RUSSOM PUBLISHING
Language: English
Published by Independently published, 2025
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- Title
- CHESS FOR BEGINNERS: THE FIRST STEP TO BECOMING A GRANDMASTER
- Author
- RUSSOM PUBLISHING, RUSSOM PUBLISHING
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- Like New
- Binding
- paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798307897843
- Item weight
- 331.1 grams
If you’re already a Grandmaster, then you won’t need this step-by-step guide for beginners wishing to make it big in the chess world!
Has your interest been piqued by a game that boasts 600 million active players worldwide?
Are you intrigued by how Grandmasters like Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, or Ian Nepomniachtchi are considered heroes to budding and consolidated chess players?
Over the past decade, chess has transformed from an intellectually elite sport to one embraced by people of all ages, many of whom are achieving great Elo ratings either before adulthood or in their senior years.
Still, you may feel that much of what you are doing is a guessing game—from your openings to your endgames—and you may wonder why your rating isn’t rising as fast as you wish it would.
If this sounds like you, know one thing: it has little to do with your ability.
Chess is a game you can enjoy fully and improve considerably, regardless of your skill, age, or background.
And no, you don’t need to be an ace at math or have a photographic memory to work your way toward being a Grandmaster…
But you do need to know exactly how each piece can form part of a winning plan for your opening, middle game, and endgame.
Consider this book a comprehensive guide that will take you from the very beginning—the way pieces move and the fundamental rules of chess—to advanced strategies, tactics, and endgame moves.
Inside, you’ll also discover:
- A complete breakdown of the chessboard and its warriors—from the seemingly “humble” pawn to the almighty King and Queen
- Fundamental rules and game mechanics, including setting up the board, rules of movement, draws, and chess etiquette
- The strategic foundations of chess—how to ace your opening, control the center, develop your pieces, protect your King, and create winning pawn structures
- Key tactics to stump your opponents—from deflection and decoy to 4 checkmate patterns every player should know
- Crucial opening, middle game, and endgame strategies—set yourself up for the win, defend yourself against attacks, and craft your way to final victory
- How to find in-person and online chess communities and take part in tournaments
- Going beyond the basics—advanced strategies, tips for handling pressure, plus moves, strategies, and tactics employed by some of the sport’s best players
And much more.
If complex theory has always held you back from delving deeper into chess, know that this guide is specifically designed for beginners.
You’ll gradually progress to more advanced strategies as you gain confidence and skill.
With its step-by-step structure it simplifies chess concepts and makes it easy to understand and entertaining for everyone.
If you dream of mastering openings, outmaneuvering your opponents, and crafting brilliant endgames, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.
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