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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherAlburt, Lev
ISBN-101889323241
ISBN-139781889323244
eBay Product ID (ePID)109136809
Product Key Features
Book TitleChess for the Gifted and Busy : a Short but Comprehensive Course from Beginner to Expert
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicChess
Publication Year2011
IllustratorYes
GenreGames & Activities
AuthorAl Lawrence, Lev Alburt
Book SeriesComprehensive Chess Course Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight14.4 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Series Volume Number0
Dewey Decimal794.12
SynopsisThis right-to-the-point book by one of the game's foremost teacher-writing teams uses a breakthrough approach to teach chess fast!, Studies tout the many benefits of chess for all ages. Want to learn chess or teach it to your child but are busy with lots of other activities as well? This innovative book is designed for you. You choose the level you want to achieve. Want to go from absolute beginner to neighborhood champ? Complete Level I in an afternoon, play some practice games--and you'll quickly be saying "checkmate"! When you're ready to become a tough tournament competitor, Level II cuts through the mysteries of strategy and tactics to show you just what you need to know. And if you decide that you won't settle for anything less than being an expert, near the top levels of tournament chess, Level III delivers all the essential knowledge!, Studies tout the many benefits of chess for all ages. Want to learn chess or teach it to your child but are busy with lots of other activities as well? This innovative book is designed for you. You choose the level you want to achieve. Want to go from absolute beginner to neighborhood champ? Complete Level I in an afternoon, play some practice games--and you'll quickly be saying checkmate! When you're ready to become a tough tournament competitor, Level II cuts through the mysteries of strategy and tactics to show you just what you need to know. And if you decide that you won't settle for anything less than being an expert, near the top levels of tournament chess, Level III delivers all the essential knowledge!, Studies tout the many benefits of chess for all ages. Want to learn chess or teach it to your child but are busy with lots of other activities as well? This innovative book is designed for you. You choose the level you want to achieve. Want to go from absolute beginner to neighborhood champ? Complete Level I in an afternoon, play some practice games--and you'll quickly be saying "checkmate" When you're ready to become a tough tournament competitor, Level II cuts through the mysteries of strategy and tactics to show you just what you need to know. And if you decide that you won't settle for anything less than being an expert, near the top levels of tournament chess, Level III delivers all the essential knowledge
I'm pretty new to chess and in my 50's. I can honestly say that this book has helped me progress to winning more games. With more of the book yet to read I will likely improve much more. I believe the book will be a good source of review once finished.