Teach Yourself Chess

by William Hartston

Teach Yourself Chess contains all you need to know to learn and develop an understanding of good chess. It begins with the basics, the moves of the pieces, elementary tactics and basic combinations to force checkmate. It then explains how to fight for control, how to exploit strengths and weaknesses and how to develop a strategic plan. It also includes useful commentaries on historic games and exercises for the reader. It has an accessible style which won't overburden you with too many complex ideas too quickly, but gradually builds your understanding and confidence.

Genres: Chess, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1987

About the author

Full name: William Roland Hartston.

Reviews

[Asher Higgins · Rating 4 out of 5]

I already knew chess for years before reading this book, but it is an excellent book to introduce one to openings, endgames, tactics and puzzles.

[Joe Martin]

Chess (Teach Yourself) by William Hartston (1997)