Chess for Juniors: A Complete Guide for the Beginner

Snyder, Robert M.

ISBN 10: 0812918673 / ISBN 13: 9780812918670

Published by Random House Inc, 1991

About this Item

237 pages. 7.75x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chess for Juniors: A Complete Guide for the Beginner
• Publisher: Random House Inc
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0812918673
• ISBN 13: 9780812918670
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New

About this title

Synopsis

Robert Snyder, national chess master and noted teacher, introduces this timeless game to the young beginner. Snyder teaches the basic principles and then builds on students' knowledge, giving clear instructions on how to choose and employ opening, middle, and endgame strategies to win. In twenty graduated lessons, with over 275 diagrams, Chess for Juniors covers:

-- Basic Rules

-- Check, Checkmate, and Castling

-- Opening Systems, including the Ruy Lopez, the Sicilian Defense, the Nimzo-Indian, the Queen's Indian Defense.

-- Basic Endgame Strategy

-- Tactics such as the Hanging Piece, the Fork, and the Pin

-- And more.

Robert M. Snyder's students have included the 1989 and 1990 national elementary and junior high school champions. He is the founder of the Chess for Juniors chess club in Garden Grove, California, the country's largest club for young people, and his school seminars have been attended by a total of over 50,000 students.

Synopsis

A SECOND MANUAL OF CHESS LESSONS FOR BUDDING PLAYERS BY LEADING COACH ROBERT SNYDER The follow-up to Snyder's popular Unbeatable Chess Lessons for Juniors is a collection of game examples for intermediate-advanced level junior chess players. This instructional collection brings 24 new game examples for intermediate and advanced level junior chess students. Snyder comments on every move in clear and concise language and offers a focused and detailed analysis of the openings contained therein. MORE UNBEATABLE CHESS FOR JUNIORS contains games played by many of the world's best chess players, including Bobby Fischer, Reuben Fine and Jose Capablanca. It is an invaluable training tool for any aspiring young player.