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Chess for Beginners by I. A. Horowitz (1971, Trade Paperback)
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Chess for Beginners, Paperback by Horowitz, I. A., ISBN 0671211846, ISBN-13 9780671211844, Brand New, Free shipping in the US The former . Open Champion offers novices an introduction to chess that stresses ideas and method's for opening play
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTouchstone
ISBN-100671211846
ISBN-139780671211844
eBay Product ID (ePID)24084
Product Key Features
Edition5
Book TitleChess for Beginners
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicChess, Board Games, Reference
Publication Year1971
IllustratorYes
GenreGames & Activities
AuthorI. A. Horowitz
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight5.7 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Table Of ContentContents Preface 1. Basic Rules The King The Rook The Bishop The Queen The Knight The Pawn 2. Long Live The King! Check Special kinds of Checks Checkmate Comparative Values When Checkmate is Impossible Pawn Promotion 3. Two More Important Rules Castling Capturing En Passant 4. How To Record Games Why Record Games? Chess Notation 5. Drawn Games Insufficient Mating Material Draw by Agreement The 50-move Rule Threefold Repetition Perpetual Check Stalemate 6. The Chessmen In Action The Queen The Rook The Bishop The Knight The Pawn 7. How To Spot Combinations and Sacrifices Simple Attacks Combinations with Sacrifices 8. Traps In The Opening The Vulnerable King at K1 Attack Against KR7 Trapping Bishops Breaking out of a Pin Unexpected Replies 9. Pointers On Opening Play Begin with 1 P-K4 Avoid Moving the Same Piece or Pawn Twice Develop Knights Before Bishops Avoid Early Queen Development Castle Early! Control the Center Avoid Excessive Pawn Advances Black's Opening Policy Model Opening Play "Irregular" Defenses Review 10. Fundamental Endgame Positions King and Pawn Endings Rook and Pawn Endings Other Types of Endings 11. Illustrative Games 12. Chess Etiquette "Touch-Move" The Gentle Art of Annoying
SynopsisIn this book, I. A. Horowitz, Chess Editor of the New York Times and former U.S. Open Champion, applies some of the ideas and convictions acquired from thirty-five years of playing, teaching and analyzing the royal game. He emphasizes the tactical aspects of the game: how to recognize the big chance and hit hard when it occurs. He also stresses the ideas and methods in opening play, rather than the routine memorizing of variations that takes the joy out of chess for so many beginners. When you have completed this book, you will be able to play chess with pleasure and some ability., In this book, I. A. Horowitz, Chess Editor of theNew York Timesand former U.S. Open Champion, applies some of the ideas and convictions acquired from thirty-five years of playing, teaching and analyzing the royal game. He emphasizes the tactical aspects of the game: how to recognize the big chance and hit hard when it occurs. He also stresses the ideas and methods in opening play, rather than the routine memorizing of variations that takes the joy out of chess for so many beginners.When you have completed this book, you will be able to play chess with pleasure and some ability.
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- May 18, 2016
Old nomenclature hinders the beginner
What the 1950's method of naming the squares on the board make this book kinda difficult to use. Plus, the author sometimes expects the reader to know which piece he is talking about in his descriptions of the chess moves. It's ok, but there are better (in my opinion) beginner books out there. For the experienced player...you'd have to put up with the old names for the board squares.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 09, 2019
lightweight with great features
very usefulVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 09, 2018
Good chess book! Clean Copy!
Good chess book! Clean Copy too!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 21, 2022
I have to study first, but looks ok. thank you.
I have to study first.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 14, 2021
Gift for grandson
I have already responded to this purchase.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
