FORMA CORRECTA DE JUGAR AL AJEDREZ, LA

by David Brine Pritchard

With remarkable ease and clarity, D. Brine Pritchard explains the modern and internationally approved method of chess to the beginning chess player. In this, the tenth revised edition of the standard work on the subject, Pritchard draws new inspiration from the latest developments in chess, taking the reader through detailed and illustrated explanations of the basic rules and general theories of chess, openings, middle games, end games, and much more. "The magic of chess," writes Pritchard in his introduction, "is that it can be learned by almost anyone, played almost anywhere and at almost any level with equal enjoyment."

Retaining its unique distinction and indispensable expertise, this fully updated edition takes the complete beginner on an effortless and inspirational journey toward the skill level expected of an intermediate player.

Genres: Chess, Nonfiction, Reference, Games

300 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1950

Reviews

[Mohamed Al Sayyah]

كتاب جيد جداً للمبتدئين في لعبة الشطرنج

[Tom Ransohoff]

Although I learned the rules of chess at an early age, I never really knew how to play chess. So playing chess was usually a blind exercise in frustration. Reading this book really helped me better understand the game in a way that far surpassed anything else I'd done. Now I am able to play at a marginally competitive level and am enjoying learning more and more about the game as I meet with better and more experienced players. The edition I read also contains some helpful updates by Richard James. Although some of the material at the end is a bit dated, the core sections seem very sound and relatively timeless.

[David]

Originally published in 1950 this little book received minor updates through to this 1990 edition and remains one of the best introductions to the game. It will enable even a complete novice to pick up the fundamentals but will also provide a more experienced player with some useful hints.

[Leer Para Pensar]

♟️ La forma correcta de jugar al ajedrez — D. Brine Pritchard
⭐ 4/5

Un libro breve, claro y sorprendentemente completo para lo conciso que es.

Pritchard no fue un gran maestro del ajedrez, sino un gran divulgador y estudioso del juego, y eso se nota en la manera en que aborda el libro. Su propósito no parece ser deslumbrar al lector con una teoría interminable, sino enseñarle a comprender el ajedrez y, sobre todo, a jugarlo mejor.

Y creo que lo consigue.

Explica las piezas, los principios, las aperturas, el medio juego y los finales de una manera muy ordenada, con ejemplos que ayudan a convertir conceptos abstractos en situaciones que pueden visualizarse sobre el tablero. Lo hace además con un lenguaje ameno, directo y sin complicaciones innecesarias.

Lo que más me gustó es precisamente su economía: dice mucho sin extenderse demasiado. No intenta convertir cada concepto en una enciclopedia; selecciona lo sustancial y lo explica con claridad. Es de esos libros que uno termina pensando: «Aquí está lo necesario, y está bien explicado».

Quizá por eso el título resulta acertado: no pretende enseñarte absolutamente todo lo que existe sobre el ajedrez, sino orientarte hacia la forma correcta de entender sus principios fundamentales.

Además, tiene un encanto particular leer un libro de divulgación ajedrecística escrito en otra época y comprobar que muchas de las ideas esenciales del juego permanecen vigentes. El tablero puede generar una cantidad casi monstruosa de posibilidades, pero el aprendizaje comienza justamente por encontrar algunos principios que permitan orientarnos dentro de ese universo.

No le doy 5 estrellas porque para mí esa calificación queda reservada para aquellos libros que, además de cumplir extraordinariamente bien su propósito, producen algo más profundo o memorable.

Pero 4 estrellas me parecen muy merecidas: breve, sustancial, didáctico, ameno y muy bien explicado.

Un pequeño libro para un juego enorme. ♟️

[Alex]

The book did help my understanding of Chess, in terms of the importance, role, and value of the pieces. Beyond that, it didn't do much for me. I felt the 'beginner' title of the book was a misnomer. It is written originally by an expert in the field and beginners like me don't always learn most easily by studying diagrams and memorising moves. As a result, I felt I didn't get as much out of the book as I wanted to. Maybe I'll return to it when I've improved more.

[Fernando Muñoz]

Un buen libro para abordar los aspectos fundamentales del juego y algunas cuestiones tácticas.

Personalmente me ayudó a comprender algunos aspectos y tener una pequeña mejoría en mi juego. Sin embargo, su redacción (posiblemente a razón de la traducción) en ocasiones resulta confusa. A pesar de ello lo recomendaría para los principiantes del juedo.

[Ben Lovegrove]

Updated version of the classic chess manual first published in 1950.

[Maksim Golov]

It could be good for a beginner in 1950s, but today it feels quite dated and cannot really compete with resources available online.

[Meghal Sivan]

Not for absolute beginners.

[Dan]

In their own words, taken uncharitably out of context, “the text is a waste of time”.
A frequently overwhelming book that left me with a newfound appreciation for the modern age when instructional videos and online tutorials are able to walk one through the rationales for each move, instead of just key moments, and explore alternatives in real-time rather than with paragraph long notations that, if you’re not adept at mentally keeping track of the board, will lead to a lot of painful retracing of steps.
It’s a brief book, which means it moves at breakneck speed through the basics of the history, pieces, rules, and phases of play (opening, middle, endgame) before finishing with some historic example games to replicate.
The author’s passion for the game shines through in some of the commentary, so as a historic artefact of a different time it’s an entertaining read - but only if you’re so inclined.
If I didn’t know of the existence of the internet I’d be able to recommend it more highly.

[Dave]

The first book I ever read on chess.
Assumes no prior knowledge, guides the new player to a reasonable level.
Not the only book you'd need, but provides a good basis from which to work up.
Diagrams are a little disjointed from the text, which can be frustrating at times.
Would be interesting to see how long this book will stay in print ( originally written in 1950).

[Katherine Simmons]

I found this to be an excellent guide for learning the real rules and not the ad hoc ones of my childhood. Going though this book plus playing has really improved my game. I can see myself coming back to this book to help it further.