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Chess strategy for beginners : winning maneuvers to master the game / Jessica Era Martin ; illustrations by Collaborative Agency.

Martin, Jessica E., (author.).

Summary:

"Learn how to think three moves ahead Chess is a complex and challenging game--but that's what makes it so much fun. And this chess book for beginners doesn't just teach you the rules. From the Queen's Gambit to the Scholar's Mate, you'll learn how to execute the most effective strategies and become a worthy chess opponent. What sets this book apart from other chess strategy books: A beginner's guide--Jump right into the game even if you've never played before, with an overview of the board setup, the game mechanics, and the role of each piece. Winning techniques--Examine 30 gameplay tactics, complete with illustrations, that will help you plan your attack and play your way toward checkmate. Practice what you've learned--Try sample chess scenarios that challenge you to come up with the next move and test your newfound skills"-- adapted from back cover.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781638782025
  • Physical Description: ix, 142 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
  • Edition: First Rockridge Press edition
  • Publisher: Oakland, CA : Rockridge Press, 2022.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"A beginner's guide: jump right into the game even if you've never played before, with an overview of the board setup, the game mechanics, and the role of each piece; playing to win: examine 30 gameplay techniques, complete with illustrations, that will help you plan your attack and play your way toward checkmate; practice what you've learned: try sample chess scenarios that challenge that challenge you to come up with the next move and test your newfound skill"--Page 4 of cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-138) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Chess basics -- The fundamentals of chess -- General principles and tactics -- Strategies for every stage of the game -- Opening strategies -- Middle game strategies -- Endgame strategies -- Strategy practice -- Challenges.
Subject:
Chess problems.
Chess.
Genre:
Instructional and educational works.

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Old Fort Branch Library 794.2 MAR (Text) 37810435649149 Adult Nonfiction Checked out 08/21/2026

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504 . ‡aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 137-138) and index.
5050 . ‡aChess basics -- The fundamentals of chess -- General principles and tactics -- Strategies for every stage of the game -- Opening strategies -- Middle game strategies -- Endgame strategies -- Strategy practice -- Challenges.
520 . ‡a"Learn how to think three moves ahead Chess is a complex and challenging game--but that's what makes it so much fun. And this chess book for beginners doesn't just teach you the rules. From the Queen's Gambit to the Scholar's Mate, you'll learn how to execute the most effective strategies and become a worthy chess opponent. What sets this book apart from other chess strategy books: A beginner's guide--Jump right into the game even if you've never played before, with an overview of the board setup, the game mechanics, and the role of each piece. Winning techniques--Examine 30 gameplay tactics, complete with illustrations, that will help you plan your attack and play your way toward checkmate. Practice what you've learned--Try sample chess scenarios that challenge you to come up with the next move and test your newfound skills"-- ‡cadapted from back cover.
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