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Chess Made Simple: A Beginner's Guide to Learn Rules, Develop Strategies, Master Tactics, Visualize Moves, and Build Confidence to Win More Games!
Chess Made Learn the Game in Just a Few Weeks – No Experience Needed!Think chess is too complicated? Think again!
This easy-to-follow guide will have you playing with confidence—and winning more games—faster than you ever imagined.
Do you admire the strategic brilliance of great chess players but don’t know where to start?
Have you ever wanted to confidently challenge friends, family, or online opponents without feeling lost?
If you answered yes, then Chess Made Simple is the perfect guide for you!
Chess isn’t just for geniuses—it’s a game of logic, patience, and simple strategies that anyone can learn. This book breaks down the essentials into fun, practical lessons designed specifically for beginners. Whether you’ve never touched a chessboard or want to sharpen your basics, this book will fast-track your skills and help you confidently play at an 800 Elo level or beyond.
Inside, You’ll · 🏆 Master the Basics: Learn the rules and special moves like castling, en passant, and pawn promotion.
· 📖 Chess Notation Simplified: Understand the symbols and how to read chess moves with ease.
· 🧠 Strategic Thinking: Build critical thinking with interactive exercises that improve decision-making.
· ♟️ Opening Strategies: Learn 3 powerful openings and 9 smart responses to take early control.
· 🛡️ Principles of Development: Follow 4 golden rules to develop your pieces efficiently and safely.
· ⚡ Tactics & Traps: Recognize 3 common traps and how to avoid—or use—them to your advantage.
· 🌟 Anticipate Like a Pro: Use 3-step visualization techniques to stay several moves ahead.
· 🎯 Positional Awareness: Analyze your opponent’s and your own position with simple, repeatable steps.
· 🔥 Endgame Mastery: Win with confidence using 3 endgame scenarios and winning tactics.
· 🚀 Growth On & Off the Board: Enjoy puzzles and challenges while using chess to enhance real-life decision-making.
⏳ No Time? No Problem!This book is built for busy people—breaking down complex ideas into quick, bite-sized lessons you can digest at your own pace. With clear visuals, relatable examples, and step-by-step walkthroughs, you’ll be making smarter moves—and seeing your rating climb toward 800 Elo—before you know it.
Ready to become the confident chess player you’ve always wanted to be?
🔥 Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" now to start your journey to 800 Elo—and beyond!
This easy-to-follow guide will have you playing with confidence—and winning more games—faster than you ever imagined.
Do you admire the strategic brilliance of great chess players but don’t know where to start?
Have you ever wanted to confidently challenge friends, family, or online opponents without feeling lost?
If you answered yes, then Chess Made Simple is the perfect guide for you!
Chess isn’t just for geniuses—it’s a game of logic, patience, and simple strategies that anyone can learn. This book breaks down the essentials into fun, practical lessons designed specifically for beginners. Whether you’ve never touched a chessboard or want to sharpen your basics, this book will fast-track your skills and help you confidently play at an 800 Elo level or beyond.
Inside, You’ll · 🏆 Master the Basics: Learn the rules and special moves like castling, en passant, and pawn promotion.
· 📖 Chess Notation Simplified: Understand the symbols and how to read chess moves with ease.
· 🧠 Strategic Thinking: Build critical thinking with interactive exercises that improve decision-making.
· ♟️ Opening Strategies: Learn 3 powerful openings and 9 smart responses to take early control.
· 🛡️ Principles of Development: Follow 4 golden rules to develop your pieces efficiently and safely.
· ⚡ Tactics & Traps: Recognize 3 common traps and how to avoid—or use—them to your advantage.
· 🌟 Anticipate Like a Pro: Use 3-step visualization techniques to stay several moves ahead.
· 🎯 Positional Awareness: Analyze your opponent’s and your own position with simple, repeatable steps.
· 🔥 Endgame Mastery: Win with confidence using 3 endgame scenarios and winning tactics.
· 🚀 Growth On & Off the Board: Enjoy puzzles and challenges while using chess to enhance real-life decision-making.
⏳ No Time? No Problem!This book is built for busy people—breaking down complex ideas into quick, bite-sized lessons you can digest at your own pace. With clear visuals, relatable examples, and step-by-step walkthroughs, you’ll be making smarter moves—and seeing your rating climb toward 800 Elo—before you know it.
Ready to become the confident chess player you’ve always wanted to be?
🔥 Scroll up and click "Add to Cart" now to start your journey to 800 Elo—and beyond!
188 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2025
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September 7, 2025
This book was offered free by the author in exchange for an honest review. It is basically a learner’s text, with well-guided lessons on both the basics and strategies (e.g., the pin; the fork; sacrificing a piece to gain positional advantage), with exercises and chess problems liberally sprinkled along the way. One such exercise is in chess notation, which I particularly liked because it can be quite confusing, and not only for the novice.
Additionally, Mr. Knight takes pains to emphasize chess etiquette and sportsmanship, such as shaking hands both before and after a game, and the “touch-move” rule, especially in tournament play. And although he refers earlier in the book to various openings without having first defined and described them, he redeems himself by a much more comprehensive description and analysis later. He also addresses more “heady” issues such as visualization and intuition after one has obtained a mastery of the basics.
I enjoyed this book and would recommend it, to novices, intermediate players and chess coaches alike. Additionally, I would see it as a companion book to Jose Capablanca’s excellent “Chess Fundamentals.” Five stars.
Additionally, Mr. Knight takes pains to emphasize chess etiquette and sportsmanship, such as shaking hands both before and after a game, and the “touch-move” rule, especially in tournament play. And although he refers earlier in the book to various openings without having first defined and described them, he redeems himself by a much more comprehensive description and analysis later. He also addresses more “heady” issues such as visualization and intuition after one has obtained a mastery of the basics.
I enjoyed this book and would recommend it, to novices, intermediate players and chess coaches alike. Additionally, I would see it as a companion book to Jose Capablanca’s excellent “Chess Fundamentals.” Five stars.
March 28, 2025
Discovering the Magic of Chess
I never thought I'd dive into chess, feeling it was a game for the intellectually elite. However, this guide changed my perspective entirely, showcasing the myriad benefits chess offers beyond just the game itself. The lessons are engaging, broken down into manageable segments that fit into my busy schedule, making it easy to learn at my own pace. I've gained confidence not only in my understanding of chess but also in my decision-making skills in everyday life. It's a fantastic resource for anyone looking to challenge themselves and have fun along the way!
I never thought I'd dive into chess, feeling it was a game for the intellectually elite. However, this guide changed my perspective entirely, showcasing the myriad benefits chess offers beyond just the game itself. The lessons are engaging, broken down into manageable segments that fit into my busy schedule, making it easy to learn at my own pace. I've gained confidence not only in my understanding of chess but also in my decision-making skills in everyday life. It's a fantastic resource for anyone looking to challenge themselves and have fun along the way!
October 10, 2025
Overall good and helpful book!
Some great advice and insight. It does dive a bit deep on the different openings (I couldn’t tell one from the next) with minimal explanation on the differences (seemed a bit advanced for this part of the book or maybe this book in general).
I liked the last sections of the book focused on getting experience and joining the community.
I will definitely read again
Some great advice and insight. It does dive a bit deep on the different openings (I couldn’t tell one from the next) with minimal explanation on the differences (seemed a bit advanced for this part of the book or maybe this book in general).
I liked the last sections of the book focused on getting experience and joining the community.
I will definitely read again
July 30, 2025
Very helpful guide in understanding the game of chess beyond the basic fundamentals. This is an excellent place to start!
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