A Guide to Chess Improvement: The Best of Novice Nook

A Guide to Chess Improvement features the very best of Dan Heisman’s multi-award winning chess column Novice Nook. This book is full of valuable instruction, insight and practical advice on a wide range of key subjects: general improvement, thought processes, planning and strategy, tactics, endgame play, technique, time management and much more besides.Heisman has thoroughly revised, expanded and updated his work to produce an easy-to-navigate guide. He has also included brand new and exclusive columns. Any player from beginner to expert who is serious about improving their chess should read this book! \* An essential guide to chess improvement \* Covers in depth all the key areas of chess \* Written by a distinguished chess instructor. A Guide to Chess Improvement features the very best of Dan Heisman’s multi-award winning chess column Novice Nook. This book is full of valuable instruction, insight and practical advice on a wide range of key subjects: general improvement, thought processes, planning and strategy, tactics, endgame play, technique, time management and much more besides. Heisman has thoroughly revised, expanded and updated his work to produce an easy-to-navigate guide. He has also included brand new and exclusive columns. Any player from beginner to expert who is serious about improving their chess should read this book! * An essential guide to chess improvement * Covers in depth all the key areas of chess * Written by a distinguished chess instructor. Chess for Rookies is a fun-to-read, leisurely, yet well-paced guide. Assuming no prior knowledge of the game, Craig Pritchett takes the beginner on a journey through the crucial basics. Mixing instruction and good humour, this book is an ideal way to learn how to play and win at chess. * Learn about the chessboard and how the pieces move * Grasp the relative strengths of the chessboard forces * Master basic chess tactics and strategies * Get on top of trickier ideas such as castling and en passant * Realize when to attack or defend * Develop your opening, middlegame and endgame skills * Learn how to use your computer to enhance skills * Discover where best to play and enjoy chess And after all that, be ready to play, win and enjoy!