Author: Arnott, Jonathan
Chess
Published on 12 May 2014 by The Crowood Press Ltd in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Crowood Sports Guides' series.
Paperback | 96 pages, Diagrams; Halftones, colour; Illustrations, unspecified
245 x 190 x 6 | 298g
Chess - Crowood Sports Guides is the perfect tool for anyone wanting to improve their performance, from beginners learning the basic skills to more experienced participants working on advanced techniques. Standard chess rules and basic notation is covered as well as how to use each piece effectively; tactics and strategy; how to plan for success; the three phases - openings, middlegames and endgames; advanced techniques - analysing a position, opening repertoires, when to sacrifice, key endgame principles; hints and tips for developing chess further and finally using computers for analysis and preparation.