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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherRussell Enterprises, Incorporated
ISBN-101888690429
ISBN-139781888690422
eBay Product ID (ePID)66615393
Product Key Features
Book TitleBack to Basics : Fundamentals
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicChess
Publication Year2008
GenreGames & Activities
AuthorBranislav Francuski
Book SeriesChesscafe Back to Basics Chess Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight6 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisThe game of chess has challenged and delighted the world for centuries. In "Back to Basics: Fundamentals," the essential building blocks of the royal game are presented simply and in an easy-to-understand format. With the expert guidance of chess master Branislav Francuski, you will learn how the chess pieces move and capture; the underlying principles of the game; how to spot and carry out simple checkmates; and understand the basic tactical ideas that are so important to playing and winning. "In this book, I try to emphasize and clarify the chess fundamentals that young players need to know, as a strong grasp of the basics will eventually lead to the strategic thinking that is necessary for advanced play." - From the Author's Preface Fundamental concepts, tactical themes and other significant points of the game are underscored by over 800 diagrams and positions. Solutions and clear explanations are supplemented by important principles, highlighted in blue. Whether used alone or with an instructor, Back to Basic: Fundamentals will put you on the road to good chess!, The game of chess has challenged and delighted the world for centuries. In "Back to Basics: Fundamentals," the essential building blocks of the royal game are presented simply and in an easy-to-understand format. With the expert guidance of chess master Branislav Francuski, you will learn how the chess pieces move and capture; the underlying principles of the game; how to spot and carry out simple checkmates; and understand the basic tactical ideas that are so important to playing and winning. "In this book, I try to emphasize and clarify the chess fundamentals that young players need to know, as a strong grasp of the basics will eventually lead to the strategic thinking that is necessary for advanced play." - From the Author's Preface Fundamental concepts, tactical themes and other significant points of the game are underscored by over 800 diagrams and positions. Solutions and clear explanations are supplemented by important principles, highlighted in blue. Whether used alone or with an instructor, Back to Basic: Fundamentals will put you on the road to good chess