Chess: From First Moves to Checkmate - Softcover

Daniel King

9780753405260: Chess: From First Moves to Checkmate

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753405261 ISBN 13: 9780753405260

Publisher: Kingfisher Books, 2000

This is nicely designed and laid out, but it is very basic in its content. Too many books seem to spend too long explaining how to move the pieces and not enough on basic strategies and this is one of them.

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About the Author:

Daniel King is a professional chess player who has achieved the highest chess title—International Grandmaster. He has written eleven books about chess and has done live television commentary of the World Chess Championship.

From Booklist:

Gr. 4-12. International Grandmaster King's latest book on chess is a real gem. He begins with a brief look at chess history, from ancient India to the present. He then explains each chess piece, describes the algebraic notation of the board, explains special moves, and shows how to open the game and use effective strategies. Throughout, he offers training exercises, strategy quizzes, and trivia, all of which add depth and texture to his explanations. The computer-generated graphics are staggering. The colorful, multi-image illustrations are not only aesthetically appealing but also crystal clear and very effectively placed to enhance the text. They are certain to make this irresistible to browsers curious about the game as well as chess enthusiasts. Back matter includes information on the World Chess Championship competitions; a tribute to Garry Kasparov, the greatest chess champ of all time; the devious "gamesmanship" of psyching out an opponent; and the latest developments in computerized chess challenges. Roger Leslie
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