IMPROVE YOUR CHESS: TEACH YOURSELF by William Hartson ( 9781444103083 )

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Title:

IMPROVE YOUR CHESS: TEACH YOURSELF

By:

William Hartson

Format:

Paperback

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ISBN 10:

1444103083

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9781444103083

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Publisher:

HODDER & STOUGHTON GENERAL DIVISION

Pub. date:

27 August, 2010

Series:

Teach Yourself - General

Pages:

176

Description:

Learn the moves, rules and top strategies which will take you from chess beginner to master.

Synopsis:

Improve Your Chess will help you to improve your technique and master your game. This lively new edition is written by William Hartston, an experienced chess player and daily columnist for the Independent. It is structured in 75 easy-to-follow lessons, clearly demarcated by level, so that you are challenged throughout. You will get to grips with complex strategy and the meta-principles which rule the relationship between pieces and their co-operation throughout play. All new concepts are demonstrated by illustrated worked examples, and you will get a chance to see these principles borne out in grandmaster play. NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of chessFIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Illustrations:

Black and white diagrams

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Teach Yourself Books

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