Chess for the Gifted and Busy: A Short But Comprehensive Course From Beginner to Expert
| By: | Lev Alburt; Al Lawrence |
| Publisher: | W. W. Norton |
| Print ISBN: | 9781889323244 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781889323640 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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This right-to-the-point book by one of the game's foremost teacher-writing teams uses a breakthrough approach to teach chess fast! Studies tout the many benefits of chess for all ages. Want to learn chess or teach it to your child but are busy with lots of other activities as well? This innovative book is designed for you. You choose the level you want to achieve. Want to go from absolute beginner to neighborhood champ? Complete Level I in an afternoon, play some practice games—and you'll quickly be saying "checkmate"! When you're ready to become a tough tournament competitor, Level II cuts through the mysteries of strategy and tactics to show you just what you need to know. And if you decide that you won't settle for anything less than being an expert, near the top levels of tournament chess, Level III delivers all the essential knowledge!