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Learn Chess [Kindle Edition]

John Nunn
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Starting with the very basics, this book tells you everything you need to know to become a successful chess-player. No prior knowledge is assumed. The reader learns the moves and basic strategy, step-by-step, with each new point illustrated by clear examples.

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Gambit Publications specializes in chess and has an unrivalled reputation for originality and editorial excellence. The company is owned and staffed entirely by leading chess masters and grandmasters.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 3153 KB
  • Print Length: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Gambit Publications (19 Mar 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B007MQN6P6
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #219,872 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Introduction to the Game 28 April 2011
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For someone who is new to chess or who wants to know more about the rudiments of the game this is a splendid book and highly recommended.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Good place to start 17 July 2009
Format:Paperback
I broght this book for my dad as him and my step mum are starting to play chess together. They have already read three quarters of the book and are now practicing what they have learnt. He recommends this book.
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Amazon.com: 4.7 out of 5 stars  27 reviews
94 of 99 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Shows how to play and win at chess 27 Feb 2005
By Steve Scarry - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
An experienced scholastic chess coach enthusiastically recommended this book to me (there are so many beginner books out there that for a novice the choice is confusing). My friend explained that this book is easily the best guide for an adult looking to learn - well organized and written by a grandmaster who is known for the clarity of his writing and the care he takes over his books.

My friend was right! There are no gimmicks used in this book, just wonderful explanation of how to play the fascinating game of chess. The book begins by explaining the rules and aims of chess, how each piece moves and so on, and how the object is to checkmate the enemy king. This is followed by excellent sections on chess notation, how to win material, attacking play, and sections on the opening, middlegame and ending. There is so much explanation in this book (192 pages) that I regard is as one of the best value books I have purchased in a long time. Thank you, John Nunn, for writing this book!
63 of 66 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Above average beginner's book..... 26 Jan 2007
By Patrick D. Goonan - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
This is a very good beginner's book that covers a lot of ground in less than 200 pages. It is well-written and dense for it's size. It will take an average adult or teenager from not knowing anything about chess to being a competent beginner in a short period of time.

The rules of the game are covered first and this is followed by a very detailed section on chess notation. If you are or have ever been confused by this, Nunn makes sure you understand it inside out before moving on.

This book also has sections on winning material, attacks on the king, the various phases of the game and even chess psychology! It provides a great framework for a beginner to work off of and set goals during various stages of the game.

What I also like about this book is the numerous and extremely clear diagrams. Some chess books don't put enough in and you either need to have a board by your side or above average visualization skills. This is not likely for a beginner, so I think this feature adds a lot of value.

In addition, there are many exercise in the book that reinforce key concepts. This is very helpful and the exercises are good. They will help you to retain the material and there is enough material here that you will get your money's worth.
39 of 42 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars concise instruction from a grand-master 22 Mar 2006
A Kid's Review - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
There are several reasons to recommend this primer.

1) - it teaches basic moves in a straightforward fashion

2) - it requires no prior knowledge of chess from the reader

3) - it presents the material very logically, step by step

4) - it covers basic strategy and has helpful general advice

5) - it is published by gambit (specialist chess company)

6) - it is good value with lots of ground covered (192 pages)

The author GM John Nunn is a player with a good reputation for sound advice. He makes sure the reader is never asked to run before they can walk. For a teenager or adult looking for a good value little guide, or refresher course on the rules, I would say this is ideal.
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