CHESS FOR THE GIFTED AND BUSY; A SHORT BUT COMPREHENSIVE COURSE--FROM BEGINNER TO EXPERT

Alburt, Lev and Al Lawrence

ISBN 10: 1889323241 / ISBN 13: 9781889323244

Published by W.W. Norton, 2012

About this Item

W.W. Norton, 2012. first printing. 304pp.,black and white diagrams throughout. 8vo. As new unread trade paperback.

Seller Inventory # 107274

Bibliographic Details

• Title: CHESS FOR THE GIFTED AND BUSY; A SHORT BUT COMPREHENSIVE COURSE--FROM BEGINNER TO EXPERT
• Publisher: W.W. Norton
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1889323241
• ISBN 13: 9781889323244
• Binding: Trade paperback
• Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
• Condition: As new

About this title

Synopsis

Studies tout the many benefits of chess for all ages. Want to learn chess or teach it to your child but are busy with lots of other activities as well? This innovative book is designed for you.

You choose the level you want to achieve. Want to go from absolute beginner to neighborhood champ? Complete Level I in an afternoon, play some practice games―and you'll quickly be saying "checkmate"! When you're ready to become a tough tournament competitor, Level II cuts through the mysteries of strategy and tactics to show you just what you need to know. And if you decide that you won't settle for anything less than being an expert, near the top levels of tournament chess, Level III delivers all the essential knowledge!

About the Authors

International Grandmaster Lev Alburt, three-time U.S. champion and former European champion, is one of the most sought-after chess teachers in the world. He lives in New York.

New Yorker Al Lawrence is one of the most popular modern chess authors. A former high school and college teacher with advanced degrees in instructional techniques, he specializes in applying modern teaching theory to chess. He is also a recipient of the Chess Journalist of the Year award.