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Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess (Mass Market Paperback)

by Bobby Fischer (Author)

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Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Bantam USA; Reissue edition (1 Oct 1992)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0553263153
ISBN-13: 978-0553263152
Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.4 x 2.3 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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Programmed text offers experienced as well as beginning players the opportunity to develop chess skills.

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Meant for beginners
When I originally wrote this book, I intended it to be for the beginning chess player, regardless of age. The longevity of its availability has proven that it indeed can raise the level of initial play, and can train you to have a "chess eye". Enjoy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect beginner's book, 24 Mar 2003

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A friend of my dad's gifted me this book when I was 10 years old. Till then Chess was just another game to be played against your siblings on a hot afternoon to kill time. This book made a huge impact on my understanding of the game. This book is written in a simple manner, uses a lot of diagrams to explain all sorts of positions and improves your ability to 'think'ahead significantly. Bobby does not go for chess notations - a strong plus for beginners who just want to get a grip on their game and improve the basics.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for any level of play...S. Juachon, 10 Sep 1998

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I was able to refine my game with this book because it teaches the basics of the backrank game. Fischer's moves are very slick - no wonder why he had the highest chess rating of his time. This book teaches you how to use your rooks, how to size up force, how to play and defend the backrank, and also how to think. He also shows diagrams from actual games. I would also suggest that you get other books that he authored. You can learn from this guy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I beat a veteran after reading this!, 16 Jan 2003

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Simple and straightforward, this gets right into the basic rules and set-ups of chess. Ive never played before with any kind of strategy and B.F. teaches you some good ideas with the use of loads of diagrams. The book is set out so that you have to decide on the right move for each diagram, so instead of just being told what to do, you have to figure it out for yourself. On each next page, B.F. reveals what the right move(s) would be and you can check whether you would have done the same. I would recommend this to any novice who wants to improve their game. Go on, beat some old guy who thinks he is the biz!

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars A little disappointing
I bought this book thinking that it was the legendary Bobby Fischer passing on chess tips and discussing his chess, but apart from being on the front cover, Fischer doesn't appear... Read more

Published 5 months ago by R. Mills

5.0 out of 5 stars A good straight forward book
This is a good straight forward exercise book for the beginner to intermediate player. I like it because it cuts to the chase and throws you into your first exercise without any... Read more

Published 16 months ago by gjb

5.0 out of 5 stars The easiest way of improving your attacking game
I first purchased this book back in the Seventies and found it the best book by far to develop my attacking chess. Read more

Published on 6 Sep 2007 by Nicholas D. Weall

5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh Approach, a must for those with limited time to study
After learning the basics of chess from excellent books, like The Chess Player's Bible - James Eade (Also for those with limited time! Read more

Published on 8 Jan 2006

2.0 out of 5 stars A really alful book - but just possibly useful
The book might have Bobby Fischer as the first author, but I suspect most of its material (or lack of it) was from the other two authors who work for a company specialising in... Read more

Published on 3 Feb 2004 by D. R. Kirkby

1.0 out of 5 stars Great player, lousy book!
Don't be fooled by the title of this book! Bobby Fischer was a great player and a great writer(sometimes), but this lack luster effort will surely bore any new comer to chess... Read more

Published on 3 Dec 2003 by Robert J Goris

5.0 out of 5 stars Instructional,fun and great 4 travel..find best move!
This is one of those books you get through in an afternoon.(yes it is that sort!!) Nothing to taxing for the average player but still great fun, no game of Bobby's after 66 so... Read more

Published on 23 Feb 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for beginners (only)
great book! wish i had this book in my early days of chess. a must for all beginners.

Published on 25 Aug 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The best chess book I have ever read!
This was the most influential book I read when learning chess 20 years ago. Since then, I have not found any book which has boiled down the goal of the game in such concise... Read more

Published on 13 Aug 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Know what you are getting
This book teaches some basic Chess tactics - and does it rather well. It will NOT improve your knowledge of openings, strategy, or endings. Read more

Published on 9 Jul 1999

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