The Usborne Guide to Playing Chess

by Susan Caldwell

Description

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

64 pages, Paperback

First published October 16, 1980

Reviews

[Emespre · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm going through some of my brother's books, and I decided to read this one for the nostalgia. The instructions and illustrations are clear and concise, and it includes a number of puzzles for you to work through to test your understanding. There are also interesting bits of trivia scattered throughout. It's worth a read not just for people who have never played before but also for casual players looking at refreshing or expanding their knowledge.

[John Yelverton · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely wonderful book to teach the novice the art of chess.

[Jue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant, easy clear tips and hints on improving ones game. A smashing little book, a personal tutor!

[Timothy Crews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short and sweet , to the point. Very good instructions and illustrations. Especially for beginners such as my self. It is a little old 1980,1987 but still very good as a beginner starter or young persons book. Also very good if you want to have a starter book in your hand to study and take your time and not have to pay for it. Get a copy cheap used good condition online or at your library.

[giso0 · Rating 3 out of 5]

By the time -thanks to the internet-you didn't need to ask other people to practice, the buzz was killed and I wasn't interested anymore.