Product Description

Grandmaster Matthew Saddler answers key questions such as: "Which opening should I play?", "How do I learn to spot tactics?", "What do I need to know about the endgame?". The book is aimed at young players looking to improve their play and practical results.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33453 in Books
• Published on: 1999-11-30
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Customer Reviews

Clear, exciting and fun - for all ages
This book is full of common sense and down to earth explanations of the basic principles of Chess. Within the first few pages the author starts to demystify areas of the game that have always seemed complicated to me. Written in a fun and informal style with lots of examples I was amazed to find myself enjoying and reading it so quickly. I always knew what each piece on the board did but not what I should be aiming for to win, and thought that reading a chess book would be very hard going. Well this book is fun! The author has said that he wanted to write the kind of book that every good Chess player wished they could have read when they began. It covers everything from the general principles of the opening, middlegame and endgame, to discussing attacking, positional and endgame plays. There are also exercises to do which kept me challenged when I was unable to find anyone of my basic level to play with. Having tried Chess when young and then left it for twenty years - now having read this book, I am intrigued by the game and want to learn more! When I watch other people play I can see the principles in action and share the excitement and tension of the game. Anyway I have raved enough! If you have ever thought about learning Chess then buy this book and you will never look back.