John Nunn
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Starting with the very basics, this book tells you everything you need to know to become a successful chess-player.
Dr John Nunn has built up a world
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-wide reputation for the outstanding clarity of his writings on a wide range of chess topics. This is his first book to tackle the fundamentals of chess.
No prior knowledge is assumed. The reader learns step-by-step, with each new point illustrated by clear examples. By the end of the book, the reader will be fully ready to take on opponents across the board, or on the Internet, and start winning.
Topics include: The rules of chess
Chess notation
How to win material
Attacking play
The Opening
The Middlegame
The Endgame
Chess psychology
Dr John Nunn is a grandmaster from England. He has won four individual gold medals and three team silver medals at Chess Olympiads. In chess problem solving competitions he has three times won the world championship title. He is arguably the most highly acclaimed chess writer in the world, with three of his books receiving the prestigious British Chess Federation Book of the Year Award. His classic work Understanding Chess Move by Move is regarded by many as a must-read for all students of the game.
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Games & Activities
Chess
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Publishing Info
Publisher
Gambit Publications, Limited
Month-Year
Jun, 2000
ISBN
ISBN-13: 9781901983302
ISBN-10: 1901983307
Language
English
No. of Pages
192
Format
Paperback
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