Mensa® Guide to Chess: 30 Days to Great Chess

by Burt Hochberg, Bruce Pandolfini (Foreword)

You don't have to be a genius to enjoy chess. The practical instruction provided here can help anyone progress from first timer or novice to capable intermediate in 30 days, while instilling an understanding of the game's fundamentals, and providing a strong foundation for future advancement. The game's history, the basic moves for each piece, and strategies for openings, middle game and endgame positions are all covered, and you can measure your progress with the exercises that follow each section. Checkmating tips for the Queen and minor pieces are included, as is advice for salvaging a draw when you have a weakened position. Unlike many other chess books, the lessons included here are designed for "real-world" play, using positions that are most likely to occur for newer players. Also featured is a Foreword by renowned chessmaster, teacher, and columnist Bruce Pandolfini, who was the instructor played by Ben Kingsley in the film, Searching for Bobby Fisher.

Genres: Chess

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 2003

Reviews

[Patricia Hollers · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is easy to understand for a beginner chess player like me! I'd recommend it.

[Emilio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Openings, endgames, positional aspects, tactical aids, and a bunch of other studying tools. This is a good sharpening tool as well.
Just look wherever you've found the others for a book of tricky chess puzzles to top it all off.

[Don · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book was cool, i was really interested in reading more about chess and its history. this book offered that and more and wasnt too complicated like other chess books i've seen.

[Bree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Notes:
a bit complicated learning a different 'algebraic' lingo for notation, but other than that a very useful tool for helping my 10-year old improve his game