Beginner's Chess Course

by Enno Heyken

Try this "first course" on chess, with its many diagrams and step-by-step examples of chess rules and strategies to prepare for play. It teaches you how to attack, defend, and move quickly toward checkmate. Special sections cover tactics for every phase of the game, and give strategic approaches for each chess figure. Finally, case studies take you move by move through crucial situations you're likely to encounter.

Genres: Chess

128 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1997

Reviews

[Chan Fry · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book wasn’t as helpful as I thought it would be, jumping quickly from simple rules and explanations to complex strategy and tactics with little in the way of transition. I did, however, manage to pick up a few helpful tips and tricks that might come in handy as I continue to play.

(I have published a longer review on my website.)

[Louise Chambers · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am so new to the game of chess thatthis book is rather too technical for me.