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Eight year-old orphan Beth Harmon is quiet, sullen, and by all appearances unremarkable. That is, until she plays her first game of chess. Her senses grow sharper, her thinking clearer, and for the first time in her life she feels herself fully in control. By the age of sixteen, she's competing for the U.S. Open championship. But as Beth hones her skills on the professional circuit, the stakes get higher, her isolation grows more frightening, and...
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English
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Every chess player wants to improve, but with so much advice on offer, the eternal question is: 'How can I study chess without wasting my time and energy?' Davorin Kuljasevic provides the full and ultimate answer, as he presents a structured study approach that has long-term improvement value. He explains how to study and what to study, offers specific advice for the various stages of the game and points out how to integrate all elements in an actionable...
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Series
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
[1993]
Physical Desc
270 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents three hundred chess problems for beginners, each of which requires no more than ten pieces on the board and can be solved in one move, covering eleven tactical themes including forks, pins, traps, and direct checkmates.
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English
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Chess has grown to become recognized as the most ancient, intellectual, and cultural game of its time. Its combination of sport, scientific thinking, and the elements of art make it one of the most played games in the world. Whether you've been playing chess for years or never played at all, this guide, with over 350 illustrations, will help your game. This book shows you everything you need to know in order to unearth the secrets and philosophies...
12) Playing chess
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Series
Publisher
Collier Books
Pub. Date
c1984.
Physical Desc
159 pages : illustrations, ports. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
B.E.S. Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
2nd edition.
Physical Desc
288 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"Master the ancient art of chess, the game of kings. Learn the key techniques and classic moves of the chess masters, including basic and advanced tactics, combinations, sacrifices, and pawn structures. Over 300 examples demonstrate attacking and defensive strategies for the opening, middle, and end phrases of the game"--
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