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Chess: How to Play Chess for (Absolute) Beginners: The Journey to Your Empire Begins Here
The Game of Kings is Now at your Fingertips! Join the Casual Chess Revolution Today!
You want to learn the game of Kings, Generals, Conquerors, and Intellectuals
But learning Chess on your own isn’t easy, and starting at the beginning is challenging not just for the learner but for most teachers as well.
Many Chess books for beginners will overload you with information about openings, tactics, forks, history, notation, and lot of other things beginners don’t need to know and don’t understand.
That might work for some people. But in this highly anticipated prequel to the Conquer your Friends series, I’m going to SHOW you how you can play the game of Chess AND WIN in a heinously short amount of time.
Hi, my name is Maxen Tarafa, and I’m a Skill Artist. Most teachers struggle to show beginners how to play Chess because they forget what it’s like to start from the beginning. I specialize in working with beginners, post-beginners, and casual players, and now I’ve broken down the specific needs of the (absolute) beginner.
You see, I believe Chess belongs to regular people who enjoy playing Chess with their friends or at home, not in the hands of “experts” who use incomprehensible terminology and notation.
After working with several beginners, I realized their greatest struggle is not just remembering how the pieces move, but seeing the board beyond where the pieces physically sit. I’m going to show you how to play Chess using step-by-step images with arrows and interactive exercises
Who is this book for? Perhaps, you’ve never played Chess but you’ve always wanted to learn and never had the chance.
Or maybe, you’ve already learned how to move the pieces, but you need an easy, straight-forward refresher.
Or perhaps, it’s time to show your son or younger brother how to play Chess and you want to review the basics, so you can make sure you nail the questions beginners commonly miss.
Whether you’re brand new to Chess or you just want to pass the tradition down, this book is for you.
In this book, you’ll learn how to:
Quickly and confidently move each piece from Pawn to King
Set up the board from memory quickly and correctly every…single…time
Use my step-by-step method for commanding the puzzling Knight
Harness the power of your own mind to visualize the board and gain an edge over your opponent
Learn the little-known reason why most beginners lose and how to use it to your advantage
Employ a three-question checklist to ensure you don’t lose your pieces for no good reason
Blow your opponent’s mind! Predict your opponent’s strategy three moves ahead and stop their plan before they’ve even tried it
I’ve taught beginner Chess players from age 5 to age 35 and beyond, anyone can learn and now’s your chance to finally learn the ancient game of Kings and Conquerors!
Don’t miss your chance! Join the casual Chess revolution today!
You want to learn the game of Kings, Generals, Conquerors, and Intellectuals
But learning Chess on your own isn’t easy, and starting at the beginning is challenging not just for the learner but for most teachers as well.
Many Chess books for beginners will overload you with information about openings, tactics, forks, history, notation, and lot of other things beginners don’t need to know and don’t understand.
That might work for some people. But in this highly anticipated prequel to the Conquer your Friends series, I’m going to SHOW you how you can play the game of Chess AND WIN in a heinously short amount of time.
Hi, my name is Maxen Tarafa, and I’m a Skill Artist. Most teachers struggle to show beginners how to play Chess because they forget what it’s like to start from the beginning. I specialize in working with beginners, post-beginners, and casual players, and now I’ve broken down the specific needs of the (absolute) beginner.
You see, I believe Chess belongs to regular people who enjoy playing Chess with their friends or at home, not in the hands of “experts” who use incomprehensible terminology and notation.
After working with several beginners, I realized their greatest struggle is not just remembering how the pieces move, but seeing the board beyond where the pieces physically sit. I’m going to show you how to play Chess using step-by-step images with arrows and interactive exercises
Who is this book for? Perhaps, you’ve never played Chess but you’ve always wanted to learn and never had the chance.
Or maybe, you’ve already learned how to move the pieces, but you need an easy, straight-forward refresher.
Or perhaps, it’s time to show your son or younger brother how to play Chess and you want to review the basics, so you can make sure you nail the questions beginners commonly miss.
Whether you’re brand new to Chess or you just want to pass the tradition down, this book is for you.
In this book, you’ll learn how to:
Quickly and confidently move each piece from Pawn to King
Set up the board from memory quickly and correctly every…single…time
Use my step-by-step method for commanding the puzzling Knight
Harness the power of your own mind to visualize the board and gain an edge over your opponent
Learn the little-known reason why most beginners lose and how to use it to your advantage
Employ a three-question checklist to ensure you don’t lose your pieces for no good reason
Blow your opponent’s mind! Predict your opponent’s strategy three moves ahead and stop their plan before they’ve even tried it
I’ve taught beginner Chess players from age 5 to age 35 and beyond, anyone can learn and now’s your chance to finally learn the ancient game of Kings and Conquerors!
Don’t miss your chance! Join the casual Chess revolution today!
154 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2015
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July 22, 2017
Good beginning book
May 8, 2021
I'm just learning to play Chess at 50 years young, I’d say 40 years to late, at this stage in my life I would not have said “I will be playing & enjoying playing Chess” this book is the first book & Auther I've read on this subject, it’s really really easy to understand, Maxen talks & walks you through every stage of gameplay & in my opinion in the “lowest” laymen's terms as possible, this makes this book a breeze to read, (on such a complicated subject) it goes a long long way to making Chess understandable & enjoyable. Loved it & I will recommending it to my friends & family.
I will be reading this book again & again, looking forward to reading your other publications on the art of Chess.
Thank you Maxen
I will be reading this book again & again, looking forward to reading your other publications on the art of Chess.
Thank you Maxen
August 21, 2022
As an absolute beginner this book was just what I needed. No confusing terms but clarity and detail, with examples on a chess board, throughout.
After losing my first two games against a computer, as an absolute beginner, I won my next two. The encouragement was terrific. My next game will be against my ten year old grandson.
Highly recommended for not just for beginners but "absolute" beginners.
After losing my first two games against a computer, as an absolute beginner, I won my next two. The encouragement was terrific. My next game will be against my ten year old grandson.
Highly recommended for not just for beginners but "absolute" beginners.
February 1, 2021
Gave me a handle on knowing and achieving the purpose
I am completely new to chess. This book broke down the basics and helped me under THE POINT of what I am trying to accomplish in each part of the game. (Opening middle end) I plan on getting the next one to under opening better.
I am completely new to chess. This book broke down the basics and helped me under THE POINT of what I am trying to accomplish in each part of the game. (Opening middle end) I plan on getting the next one to under opening better.
July 17, 2022
I love chess. I want to start reading books about chess. This is first. Its very basic book. Nothing new to me. But I learnt one thing from this book That I should've known before. So it's worth reading for me.
January 30, 2024
Easy to Follow
I'm new to Chess and have read several books but this one really stands out. It gives examples and techniques to follow the are easy to understand. Wish I would of read this one first. It really cleared up some of my misunderstandings and I learned a lot. Great book!
I'm new to Chess and have read several books but this one really stands out. It gives examples and techniques to follow the are easy to understand. Wish I would of read this one first. It really cleared up some of my misunderstandings and I learned a lot. Great book!
January 5, 2021
Perfect book for someone who has never played chess and wants to learn enough to have fun with it. After reading this book and following Tarafa's suggestions, I have the confidence to play a little and continue to learn with his next book.
August 6, 2017
Great book
I learned a lot from this back and have used what I learned and applied it to the actual game. So if you are a beginner this a great book learn from.
I learned a lot from this back and have used what I learned and applied it to the actual game. So if you are a beginner this a great book learn from.
September 7, 2017
Really for the first time beginner.
June 1, 2019
Clear & Concise
This is a great introduction to the game. The examples used with the explanations were easy to follow. And the exercises were great practice. Nicely done.
This is a great introduction to the game. The examples used with the explanations were easy to follow. And the exercises were great practice. Nicely done.
January 5, 2021
I don't know how to rate this yet. I still have to practice so I can get close enough to average before I can become good
May 8, 2021
Easy reading
Wanted a refresher and this book did that and more. Light and easy reading, good for beginners. Clear and concise.
Wanted a refresher and this book did that and more. Light and easy reading, good for beginners. Clear and concise.
November 16, 2021
Too basic
Too basic. Only helpful if you have never played before,but you can find that online for free. Not worth any money.
Too basic. Only helpful if you have never played before,but you can find that online for free. Not worth any money.
September 17, 2023
Easy to understand!
I wanted to learn chest to beat my friend at work. I think this book
is a great place to start.
I wanted to learn chest to beat my friend at work. I think this book
is a great place to start.
April 15, 2025
My Grandpa taught me how to play Chess. It was the wrong way , but I don't really care to play the right way although now I know how to play the right way
January 14, 2016
Headstart
This is a great book to give a beginner like myself a good start on the game. Looking forward to the challenge.
This is a great book to give a beginner like myself a good start on the game. Looking forward to the challenge.
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