Learn Chess
Nunn, John
ISBN 10: 1901983307 ISBN 13: 9781901983302
Published by Gambit Publications, 2000
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Synopsis:
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 assumed. 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
- Chess psychology
About the Author: Dr John Nunn is a grandmaster from England. He has won four individual gold medals and three team silver medals at Chess Olympiads. In chess problem solving competitions he has three times won the world championship title. He is arguably the most highly acclaimed chess writer in the world, with three of his books receiving the prestigious British Chess Federation Book of the Year Award. His classic work Understanding Chess Move by Move is regarded by many as a must-read for all students of the game.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Learn Chess
Publisher: Gambit Publications
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 5th or later Edition