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Chess: The Complete Guide to Chess - Master: Chess Tactics, Chess Openings, and Chess Strategies
Amaze Your Friends - Master the Ancient Game of Chess! Do you want to understand the game of chess? Would you like to beat your friends-and increase your online ratings? Is it time to unlock your hidden genius?
If so, this Expanded 4th Edition of The Complete Guide to Chess - Master: Chess Tactics, Chess Openings and Chess Strategy is the book you've been waiting for. Logan Donovan tracks the spread of chess across history-from India to Persia to Europe and worldwide. You can take your place in a long line of chess masters - even if you've never played the game before!
Do you want to get started out right? Would you like an advantage over your opponents-from the very first moves?
The Complete Guide to Chess - Master: Chess Tactics, Chess Openings and Chess Strategy explains how you can easily memorize popular chess "openings" (the first few turns of a game). If you're a beginner, you can amaze your friends by learning the tricks and traps of the Grandmasters -and using them on your unsuspecting foes!
Ruy Lopez Italian Game Sicilian Defense French Defense Caro-Kann Defense Pirc Defense Queen's Gambit English Opening Alekhine's Defense Modern Defense King's Indian Defense King's Indian Attack The Dutch Defense
and many more! It's easy to learn the tactics of chess! The Complete Guide to Chess - Master: Chess Tactics, Chess Openings and Chess Strategy explains powerful concepts such as "forks" and "pins" in simple, easy-to-understand language. With the help of this book, you'll be ready to "turn the tables" on your opponents!
You'll also learn key principles of chess strategy, such as:
King Safety Center Control Pawn Structure Piece Quality
and When to Play for a Draw!
You'll even find out how to "Seal the Deal" with Logan Donovan's 14 Tips for the End Game!
Don't keep losing games through trial and error-get the tips and strategies you need to WIN! Order The Complete Guide to Chess - Master: Chess Tactics, Chess Openings and Chess Strategy TODAY-you'll get everything you need to start winning a LOT more games!
You'll be so glad you did!
If so, this Expanded 4th Edition of The Complete Guide to Chess - Master: Chess Tactics, Chess Openings and Chess Strategy is the book you've been waiting for. Logan Donovan tracks the spread of chess across history-from India to Persia to Europe and worldwide. You can take your place in a long line of chess masters - even if you've never played the game before!
Do you want to get started out right? Would you like an advantage over your opponents-from the very first moves?
The Complete Guide to Chess - Master: Chess Tactics, Chess Openings and Chess Strategy explains how you can easily memorize popular chess "openings" (the first few turns of a game). If you're a beginner, you can amaze your friends by learning the tricks and traps of the Grandmasters -and using them on your unsuspecting foes!
Ruy Lopez Italian Game Sicilian Defense French Defense Caro-Kann Defense Pirc Defense Queen's Gambit English Opening Alekhine's Defense Modern Defense King's Indian Defense King's Indian Attack The Dutch Defense
and many more! It's easy to learn the tactics of chess! The Complete Guide to Chess - Master: Chess Tactics, Chess Openings and Chess Strategy explains powerful concepts such as "forks" and "pins" in simple, easy-to-understand language. With the help of this book, you'll be ready to "turn the tables" on your opponents!
You'll also learn key principles of chess strategy, such as:
King Safety Center Control Pawn Structure Piece Quality
and When to Play for a Draw!
You'll even find out how to "Seal the Deal" with Logan Donovan's 14 Tips for the End Game!
Don't keep losing games through trial and error-get the tips and strategies you need to WIN! Order The Complete Guide to Chess - Master: Chess Tactics, Chess Openings and Chess Strategy TODAY-you'll get everything you need to start winning a LOT more games!
You'll be so glad you did!
232 pages, Paperback
First published May 23, 2015
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November 28, 2015
Vague advice and a very basic reading level.
The author wants to offer a variety of general chess principles without being dragged into too much specificity, which is a goal I appreciate. Some of the chess advice is sound, too. But there are also vague platitudes that seem to be nothing but padding. The text is also filled with repetition and requires editing and proofreading. Beginners will want their hand held more, and competent players will want more concrete advice. I'm not sure what audience would benefit from this book.
The author wants to offer a variety of general chess principles without being dragged into too much specificity, which is a goal I appreciate. Some of the chess advice is sound, too. But there are also vague platitudes that seem to be nothing but padding. The text is also filled with repetition and requires editing and proofreading. Beginners will want their hand held more, and competent players will want more concrete advice. I'm not sure what audience would benefit from this book.
October 15, 2016
Basic Introduction to Chess
This is a solid introduction to the finer points of chess. It's not a master's class, but more like chess 101. The book covers some popular openings, good tips on tactics and strategy, and offers sound advice for improving one's game. On the negative side, the writing style is a bit amateurish at times, and there are numerous errors and typos. The content is useful, but basic. I found it helpful in some respects, but it won't magically turn anyone into a master chess player.
This is a solid introduction to the finer points of chess. It's not a master's class, but more like chess 101. The book covers some popular openings, good tips on tactics and strategy, and offers sound advice for improving one's game. On the negative side, the writing style is a bit amateurish at times, and there are numerous errors and typos. The content is useful, but basic. I found it helpful in some respects, but it won't magically turn anyone into a master chess player.
September 24, 2016
Now it takes at least six moves to beat me.
August 27, 2020
This book provides a good foundation for beginners. That's exactly what I was looking for my little daughter. And I too learned a few new concepts and tactics along the way. :)
August 12, 2021
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October 8, 2020
Basic Overview
Not at all in depth, 30 some pages of chess history and the rest is basic strategy. Geared for people who've never touched a chess board and don't know anything about it. Certainly not the "complete guide".
Not at all in depth, 30 some pages of chess history and the rest is basic strategy. Geared for people who've never touched a chess board and don't know anything about it. Certainly not the "complete guide".
November 13, 2017
Good beginner guide to the game of chess. It lays down the foundation and provides the tools to allow you to become a more dynamic chess player.
December 11, 2020
If all you know about chess is how the pieces move and that you need to checkmate the king, then this might be a good book for you. It certainly helps expand and introduce to you the larger strategy around chess tactics, opening moves, and middle/end games.
Unfortunately, there is a lot of filler and vauge explanations in between the good thoughts. You will not "master" anything in this book, but still a pretty good primer if you want to read a book to introduce your mind into the wider world of skilled chess playing.
Unfortunately, there is a lot of filler and vauge explanations in between the good thoughts. You will not "master" anything in this book, but still a pretty good primer if you want to read a book to introduce your mind into the wider world of skilled chess playing.
April 3, 2023
this book is supposedly for new players but even then it’s terrible. the book simply doesn’t hold up to todays standards of chess books or other formats where you could consume such theory and tactics.
December 26, 2018
the book is riddled with typos, some of them in the chess notation, which makes the chess notation a pain in the ass to read through.
May 29, 2019
Ideal book for beginners, it explains the basic openings and tactics you can learn easily to improve your chess skills
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August 17, 2021
Great general tips for newbies like me. Not a master yet, though.
October 27, 2024
I enjoyed reading this book today, it's clear and concise for all player levels, and it's very sophisticated too.
My rate is 9!
My rate is 9!
January 19, 2016
Useful book for anyone who likes chess
I've always been a fan of chess but when I play, I do not have a lot of strategy and almost always play a bad way, this book I really liked because it teaches this point very well, further explains very well the history and origins of this great game . There is also a chapter in which he explains the rules that follow the tournaments very well. It was a good book to read, I was fortunate have bought it at discount, I have been very useful and I'll practice the strategies taught me. Recommend it to any newbie chess lover.
I've always been a fan of chess but when I play, I do not have a lot of strategy and almost always play a bad way, this book I really liked because it teaches this point very well, further explains very well the history and origins of this great game . There is also a chapter in which he explains the rules that follow the tournaments very well. It was a good book to read, I was fortunate have bought it at discount, I have been very useful and I'll practice the strategies taught me. Recommend it to any newbie chess lover.
April 23, 2016
This would have been a good book for when I was first starting out. It gives good insight on strategy and basic principles for how to play effectively.
April 4, 2016
Good book for beginners I think, especially younger readers, to whom the basic and exaggerative writing would appeal.
Wouldn't recommend for anyone above 1100 ELo
Wouldn't recommend for anyone above 1100 ELo
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