CHESS: A Beginners GuideThis book achieves more than teaching the beginner the mere mechanics of the game. By means of a straightforward text copiously illustrated and a novel system of practice exercises and test questions, the reader can readily establish familiarity with many of the underlying principles of chess. He can learn to assess the relative strength of his and his opponents position at any point in the game and at the same time find out how to set up winning moves.CHESS TACTICS: Puzzles For BeginnersThis book is designed to provide the keen chess player with a series of basic examples of chess tactics and a large number of puzzles which will prove of great value as practice exercises. The solution to each puzzle will be found at the end of the book. The 14 sections into which this volume is divided deal with all the most significant tactical aspects of the game, including Knight Forks, The Pin, The Skewer, Discovered Check, Pawn Promotion, and Obstruction and Checkmates by Rooks, Bishops, Knights and the Queen. TWO BOOKS IN ONE...
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